How about instead of a dolly a flat bed trailer? That's how I got my Vanagon up from AZ when I moved to UT. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Raymond Paquette Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 12:06 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: towing my van Hey I'm planning on flat towing my Syncro about 3000 miles, with the driveshaft and both rear axles removed. Opinions on how much drag I'll save by having the rear axles out? I expect to get about 7MPG with the tow vehicle. It might be nice to be able do drive it around some enroute. On the other hand the tow vehicle gets crap fuel mileage, and anything I can do to lessen it's load is probably worthwhile. Someone suggested a tow dolly as the simplest and cheapest way to go (over a towbar). I can't see why. I'd have to buy/rent the dolly, and I'd still have to take out my front driveshaft. And I'd still have the same wear on the rear bearings and transmission. Only thing saved is on the front. Doesn't seem simpler nor cheaper. What am I missing? Raymond |
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