On Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Kim Brennan wrote: > In a message dated 8/26/02 11:23:48 PM, agondry@MSN.COM writes: > > > > After spending a few days in the mountains via another minivan, I was > > wondering how do Vanagons make it up the mountains of Oregon? This is for > > future wishful reference. My van with a family totaling 7 had a little bit > > of a time. > > > > The answer is slowly. In 2nd gear mostly. Any problems with overheating in that situation? I've gotten the distinct impression the Vanagon cooling systems are underdesigned and suffer greatly under heavy load, especially when there's a lack of ram air. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "The VW camper is a brilliant invention -- it's like a |___/ Swiss army knife for the road... It's the stealth RV." -- Wayne Curtis |
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