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Gary Merrick · 11-21-2010, 10:30 PM

I have a 2004 Gulf Stream Endura with the 8.2 and Allison 5 speed transmission. When I bought it, a 24' Haulmark came with it. When I went to pick it up, about 6 hours from home, I put a Monte Carlo SS in the trailer and took off. I was amazed at how well it towed. The previous owner said you don't have to swing out wide for a corner, the trailer will go exactly where the motorhome goes and he was right. Since then I found a used Trailer Toad and it goes down the highway even better, in fact when the trailer is being pulled, the motorhome rides better. I get anywhere from 6.5 to 8 MPG when towing at 65-70 MPH depending on the terrain. I have had it for four years and it works just fine. I would like to have a diesel, but just not in the budget right now.

I would recommend this combination, even better with the Duramax as stated earlier.

Gary Merrick

11-21-2010, 10:30 PM	#8
Gary Merrick Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 434 Liked 196 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Looking for input..... I have a 2004 Gulf Stream Endura with the 8.2 and Allison 5 speed transmission. When I bought it, a 24' Haulmark came with it. When I went to pick it up, about 6 hours from home, I put a Monte Carlo SS in the trailer and took off. I was amazed at how well it towed. The previous owner said you don't have to swing out wide for a corner, the trailer will go exactly where the motorhome goes and he was right. Since then I found a used Trailer Toad and it goes down the highway even better, in fact when the trailer is being pulled, the motorhome rides better. I get anywhere from 6.5 to 8 MPG when towing at 65-70 MPH depending on the terrain. I have had it for four years and it works just fine. I would like to have a diesel, but just not in the budget right now. I would recommend this combination, even better with the Duramax as stated earlier. Gary Merrick