Date:         Tue, 23 May 2006 13:51:13 -0400
Reply-To:     Sam Walters <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Sam Walters <sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: pop up camper - safe towing with the Vanagon
Comments: To: David Bohannan <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
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Dennis Haynes has posted information about the limits of sensible towing
with the Vanagon and its brakes many times over the years.  He warns
that the Vanagon can tow more than it should be expected to stop.

Search for trailer and messages with haynes in the sender's name and
you'll find it.

He also constantly emphasizes that the Vanagon's brakes are much better
than people think, if the brakes are properly maintained and get new
parts with reasonable frequency.  Many of us neglect brake maintenance.
I've learned that full flushes and new wheel cylinders in the rear
should be done regularly, not just when something fails.

I intend to learn how to do the job myself and replace everything on the
rears soon.  Front has new disc brakes.

Sam

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Sam Walters
Baltimore, MD

89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside
85 Westy Weekender
85 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel - to become veggie oil powered

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