Date:         Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:09:52 -0400
Reply-To:     shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
Comments: To: "Royston, Jerry" <gmr@OBPA.USDA.GOV>
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I will be driving from Quebec to Newfoundland this summer also!  In ym
experience you've just got to take it slow.... keep it filled with oil, and make
occasional stops.  8 hours a day shouldn't be a problem at all.... keep in mind
the terrain isn't to rough, so it should be smooth coasting!

- Shawn
Montreal, Qc
'86 Camper GL

"Royston, Jerry" wrote:

> I need some advice.  I'm thinking about going up to Newfoundland from the DC
> area and would have to travel a good 1,100 miles in 2 days to make it
> worthwhile.  Is this too much to ask of a Westy?  The most I've driven in
> one day so far has maybe been 300 miles with no problems.  Can you run a
> Westy at 65 or 70 for 8 hours a day or for that matter at 50 for 10 hours?
> I just don't want to push the van beyond its limitations.
>
> Gerry Royston
> '87 Westy
> Bethesda, MD