Date:         Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:53:40 -0500
Reply-To:     lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: doors blown off??
Comments: To: populuxe <populuxe@EXECPC.COM>
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Chris, over the years, I have traveled much of US41 from Indiana south to
Florida.  Indeed, US 41 here Macon is literally around the block for me.

I also drive almost daily on parts of  I75 and I16.  If you hold 65-70 in
you van, you won't be a problem on the interstates.  On I-75, you will be
passing most of those driving motor homes and towing house trailers.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger

----- Original Message -----
From: "populuxe" <populuxe@EXECPC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 12:24 AM
Subject: doors blown off??


> i am contemplating a trip from wisconsin to florida this winter in our
> westfalia multi-van. we have traveled 10k trouble free(wbx)miles so far,
> but mainly short trips and the "back roads" as much as possible. if i
> plan a route should we avoid the interstate? i feel comfortable doing
> 65-70 but don't want to be a  long haul nuisance. would it be better to
> take the older hi-ways(41)?
> i don't mind getting flashed doing 65 in the right lane, i actually
> enjoy it, but 50+ road hours of this could be a bit much.
>
> thanks,
> chris
>