Not sure if they are still available, but years ago I ran across a dual handbrake conversion for off road buggy use. If one wheel is loosing traction, just notch the brake handle up a bit on that wheel to get traction to the other. Simple solution and I'm not sure if it is adaptable to a Vanagon (or how it looks), but you might want to try a local off road parts store for some ideas. Henry Jackson
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere & Beth Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 9:05 AM Subject: Milestone reached and Traction question
> Hi all, > > My driveway is dirt and downhill. I have to back in or else I get stuck > because the right rear tire is the only one that spins; regardless which van > I put down buy the house. Now there is a sizable hole being dugout. Is > there a fix or something I can do to get posi-traction on a GL. > > Thanks, > Jere > > Milestone: > 90 GL mileage update: 250,080 (quarter million+; I purchased the van new > with 12 miles on it) > > 88 GL > |
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