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Date:         Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:47:08 -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: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
Comments: To: "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4C4E0B0F.30008@gmail.com>
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There's plenty of large, solidly mounted suspension pieces down there, but why wouldn't you let the guy with lots of experience pulling vehicles make that decision?

There's nothing that increases your bill more quickly than telling a tradesman how to do his/her job. ;)

Jake

On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Before the thread drifts into aftermarket loops any further, I'd like to > re-state my question: are there any official points at the front of a > standard Vanagon (with no modifications) suitable to hook a line onto to > extract a stuck Vanagon? > > In other words, if one does get stuck, and the tow driver can only get a > cable to the front of the van, where should he hook it? > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > Bend, OR > KG6RCR >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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