Ever pull up next to a empty 18 wheeler at a stoplight? They still don't accelerate or stop very fast empty or loaded. This is the only vehicle I know of that is honestly slower than a Bus or a Van. ( Other than an Isetta , Messerschmitt, Crosley or Renault Dauphine ) I sure wouldn't want to be loading bricks window high behind me. It's that one time with the 80 year old, no headed driver, pulling out from a stop sign in front of you, that would be the last trip. I don't think that anyone manufacture's a headache rack for a Vanagon or Bus. You guys go ahead and try for the Ripley's weight hauling record in a Type 2, or a Vanagon. I'll keep my head on my shoulder's, save my vehicle's suspension, and back bone for more pleasurable things. RC <<<Have you ever pulled up next to a loaded 18-wheeler at a stoplight? They don't accelerate very fast. They don't stop on a dime, either.>>> |
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