Air bags vs Leaf Springs - Turbo vs NA - Dirt Roads

[barneja4]

Hi --

k - I think I have read way too much to be able to make a good
decision now, but wanted to ask a direct question.

Goal - have something that can pull my 24ft trailer with 4 4 wheelers
and 3 motorcycles (7500#). I would prefer to go into the back
country a bit (ie, down some dirt roads). Once I get there I would
prefer to stay in the back country for a week or more (no hook-ups
and enough H2O to keep my wife happily showered after riding around
on her 4 wheeler).

So, the questions - first, I have been told that I want leaf springs
as opposed to air bags if I am to spend any time on dirt roads
(something about the dirt getting into the compressors). Is this
true? Same goes for the type of Wanderlodge - I hear you want the FC
so the engine is up front; thus, won't feel the effects of the dust
as much. ???

Second, I have seen all the debate on turbo vs na. On the one hand
it seems to make sense that if it isn't there it won't break down -
but on the other hand the argument that if you are at 190hp usage it
is 190 usage whether you are na or turbo. Anyone have any numbers or
real experience with both and have an opinion? The whole 35mph over
a mountain pass is okay with me as long as I can go 65-70 on the
flats.

Third - towing. I hear of folks pulling 16 foot cargo trailers and
their toads - but am I going to be okay in a FC w/ a 3208 na pulling
a 7500# trailer? (Not to mention the whole narrow dirt road with a
31-35' coach and then having another 30' of trailer behind me. Not
too many national parks will like the idea of me pulling into camp.

Thank you . . .

Jim