Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2004 05:34:11 EST
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Carpenter <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Opinions wanted for trailer option
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Hi All,
Just as the old bush said, "No new tax's"
My motto is, "No new projects!"
Now, that said, I just hope I can stick to it better than the latter!
I have give the Vanagon trailer idea some thought,
and We've all seen a lot of cherry ones on the net & such.
I thought, a sectioned down, 'Mini Vanagon' behind a regular sized bus would
be cool.
But once again, my motto kicks in, and I'd rather be doin' it than
spending all of my time... dreamin' about it!
I am quite impressed by some of the Motorcycle trailers.
Especially, if it was painted to match the bus.
Some of the bigger ones, look like they'd carry about what I would need
for an extended trip. Maybe Costa Rica? :)
Anyone seen any of these, and are there any favorites?
JC...

In a message dated 2/23/04 8:03:33 PM Mountain Standard Time,
x53gunner@YAHOO.COM writes:
All,
  I'm about to pickup an 88 Wolfsburg that's been sitting at a garage
for 5-6 months.  I really need the motor and a few bits and pieces but
as soon as the motor is done, I'll be stripping it of 99% of it's
pieces and parting out the doors, alloys, jump seats, jump seat covers,
seats, fold up table, mirrors, to name the good stuff.  It's pretty
rough with a lot of minor rust spots and 4-5 major spots.  About 3 AM
last night, I awoke and the thought hit me, I'm going to have a stipped
bus on my hands and what a great trailer that would make.  Hmmmmm.
Great, now I'm awake for 1.5 hours cause I can't stop thinking about
it.  The question is:  Do you think it's best to make the traditional
trailer out of it by ditching the front wheels and putting a hitch
setup on the front (like you see with old pick up beds except I won't
be cutting the van up) OR do you think I could work out some type of
tow bar/draw bar arrangement.  The former is great for backing up (sans
surge brake) the latter has better weight capability and looks
better(easier parking in the condo parking area as I'll leave the
lights and stuff on it), but any trailer with 2 pivot points is damn
near impossible to back up.  Any thoughts or comments very much
appreciated.

Thanks

TJ
87 Syncro