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Date:         Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:20:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Dorm <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: da'lan hitch
Comments: To: kimbrennan@MAC.COM
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Well how much does the van weigh... so what would ten percent be.. I guess it would be wise to get the bigger brakes and wheels... and then... what size car could you carry across the country...

the trailer might be out of the question, too much weight... so maybe just tow a small stick, like a porsche 924... would that be alright??? someone told me its easier to tow a manual than an automatic...

and hey, you could then write off the miles on both vehilces couldn't you???

>From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>

> >Be aware that towing consists of TWO factors. Accelerating and BRAKING. >While your Vanagon may be capable of slowly accelerating more than 1500 >pounds, STOPPING that additional weight (especially if your trailer >doesn't have auxillary brakes) is a whole 'nother matter. > > >On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 01:20 AM, Richard Barker wrote: > >> I think you can fudge the total weight numbers, but not by >>1000 lbs.

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