Towing RV with Imperials (68)

[William Parker <parkerw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Grooms, James" wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am considering a 68 sedan (440CID w/AC) as a tow vehicle for a 68 24 ft 
>Airstream (approx 3900 lbs). Looking for information and advice. What made up 
>the "towing package" from Chrysler for this vehicle?
> Can anyone provide experience with setting up this vehicle with aftermarket 
>hitch, trailer brakes, trans cooler, etc.?
> 
> Thanks,
> James
> 

     This isn't precisely responsive as mine is a '65, but
when I bought it in '99, it was already equipped with towing
equipment:  Class II hitch welded to frame and notched into
the bottom of the bumper for road clearance; air shocks; an
older electro-mechanical trailer brake controller mounted
under the steering column; electrical plug in mounted in the
bumper.  I haven't tried these things myself, but apparently
the car was used for some pretty heavy towing at some point. 

Bill Parker, South Central Indiana
'62 Plymouth Max Wedge; '64 Dart Convertible (Kathi's car);
'65 Imperial; '65 Barracuda \6 (Kathi's other car); '68 Hemi
Roadrunner; '68 Barracuda Fastback 383-S; '69 Barracuda
Fastback now 360 (20 y.o. son's car); '72 Cuda 340