Date:         Sat, 24 May 2003 18:46:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Towing a Vanagon?
Comments: To: Brian <VW_Westy68@WEBTV.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <15046-3ECFFD50-1721@storefull-2351.public.lawson.webtv.net>
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I often tow Vanagons using a tow dolley, never had any problems (although
automatics are a PITA).  As a matter of fact, I just towed a '90 Carat from
San Diego to Sacramento, 65MPH on I-5, didn't fish tail or move around at
all.  I was using the SO's Expedition, so I had a pretty big vehicle pulling
it.

I've also seen several large RVs pulling Vanagons that had the hitch hooked
to the front bumper.  Once again, the vans were tracking straight and true,
one of them even passed me going 80MPH on I-80.

So I guess I'm trying to say that I've seen both methods used without issue.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Jeff




-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Brian
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 4:17 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Towing a Vanagon?


Hey all, just curious if any of you guys had the experience of towing a
vanagon before. We have a 26' RV and are considering towing the van
across the country...would we be better off flat towing the van, renting
a dolly..or would you not advise towing it at all? Any info would be
greatly appreciated..thanks for your time..Brian


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