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Date:         Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:46:05 -0500
Reply-To:     abusguy2@SPRINGMAIL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Baker <abusguy2@SPRINGMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
Comments: To: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>

Go for it!  I towed my 66 Bus home from Decatur, Illinois to Cincinnati Ohio (about 330 miles) behind my 1992 Subaru Loyal in a 30 MPH wind.  For those you not familiar with this car, it is a 1.8 liter engine.  My 1.9 Vanagon definitely has more power than the Sooby.  After this experience, I wouldn't hesitate to tow a splittie with my Vanagon, I actually plan to do just this when I find my next split window project!
Good Luck & PEACE!  John Baker




On Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:27:55 -0600 Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> wrote:


Yes, it sounds insane!  Absolutely!  And all I have is a tow-hook-mounted
tow bar on my '85 Westy!


The tow bar is rated at 1200 lbs.  The split-window bus would be towed on
its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam.  The trip is
about 200 miles of fairly flat road.


Am I crazy for even thinking I can make it?


Chris.
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