That's always made me smile! When I brought Dixie home on a U-Haul car trailer marked like that it was at 70 mph all the way home from Oregon. No problem. :-) On 9/26/06, ------------- <VW4X4@verizon.net> wrote: > > Better read the last line "Maximum recommended speed is 45 MPH" > > Are they serious? > > Lee Peterson wrote: > > > I am finally moving back home. After fifteen years of moving around the > > country I will be making my way from San Diego to Olympia, WA on or > > around > > November 1st. This time I made a deal with my self to only bring what > > fits > > in or on my syncro and tow a u-haul trailer. In preperation for this > > move I > > have ordered the famous Hanyes hitch and wired my van for a trailer. I > > would like to ask the list for any tips or useful advice when it comes > to > > towing a 5"x8" trailer. > > > > like this http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.aspx?equipment=trailer-5x8 > > > > I'm not in any hurry so going slow is not a problem. Of course the > > engine > > and brakes are in good working order and I will have some spare > > coolant and > > oil, ect. In fact this may be the only trip I have ever taken in my van > > where I am 100% sure I didn't forget anything. Only because everything > I > > own will be with me! > > > > I hope my heater still works. It didn't get much use the last few > years. > > > > Lee > > 89 syncro > > > > >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com |
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