Date:         Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Hineline <hineline@HELIX.UCSD.EDU>
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From:         Mark Hineline <hineline@HELIX.UCSD.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Heart vs. Head
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Okay, a couple of points to consider.

First, I had a '76 bus named Peregrine. Greg mentioned my trials and
tribulations with Peregrine.

Second, and this is really the kicker, my number one destination is
the Colorado Plateau -- Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Cedar Mesa. From San
Diego thats' 500 to 600 miles and an 8000 foot gain in elevation. In
my GTI I can do it in 7 hours. I'm guessing that in a watercooled
Vanagon I'm looking at 10 to 12 hours for the same trip.

Sound right? Are Vanagons slow pulling long grades?

Mark


On Nov 19, 2009, at 3:52 PM, neil n wrote:

>
> I was about to ask what your wants and needs were in a van. (in part
> involving a possible SO) But since that's not a factor.....