Date:         Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:46:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Towing a trailer, moving north!
Comments: To: ------------- <VW4X4@verizon.net>
In-Reply-To:  <45196454.3010805@verizon.net>
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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