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Date:         Sun, 22 Apr 2001 22:51:06 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
Subject:      Re: why I now like my vanagon and our first trip
Comments: To: john tomljenovic <zadar72@yahoo.com>
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At 10:38 PM 4/22/2001, john tomljenovic wrote:
>left chicago on like the windiest day. this camper sure is a trip in
>strong winds, was a battle to keep'er straight.  and the look of


I hate to bring it up but...insufficient/improper tires make a *big*
difference in crosswind handling.  Try the archives before you ask though,
it's been beaten to death numerous times already.


Also look for recent post from Frank Condelli re the flexible coupling in
the steering linkage under the van which deteriorates invisibly and causes
this sort of problem.


d




David Beierl - Providence, RI
  http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"
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