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Date:         Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:25:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
Subject:      Towing a vanagon on a trailer
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Just by chance I picked up an 86 Syncro in Toronto last Tuesday and
hauled it north for about 3 and a half hours. Back to front or front
to back is not an issue as these vans have close to 50/50 weight
distribution. Just keep the C of G over the front axle or so.


We used a tandem axle trailer and a GMC 2500 diesel PU truck. You
could forget that the van was back there until you looked in the mirror.


We chose nose first with two 2" ratchet belts through the cab and
leading forward on the trailer. Doors close with not issue. Two 3"
belts from the trailer to the rear tow hooks restraining the load.


Van never moved any part of an inch.


Ian Allan


94 Eurovan Westfalia
86 Syncro
85 Westfalia
02 Jetta 1.8t
89 Audi 80Q
02 Duramax 2500
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