Date:         Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:33:16 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
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Dave ~ It's been awhile since driving the Ocala trails from campsite to
campsite and all the beautiful Springs but my recollection is of the white
sand roads being packed pretty well.

For the occasional deep sand just get some momentum going and power
through. If you should get stuck and have wisely packed a 12 volt air pump,
just air down your tires a good bit and slowly creep outta there. If you're
still concerned, pack a tow strap and come-along (block & tackle). There
are plenty of tall pine trees to anchor to.

My experience was driving a '76 Westfalia and had no trouble in a couple of
weeks in there. In fact it was awesome in the sand. As always YMMV.

John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Stock 2.1 250k miles

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On Jan 15, 2014 12:17 PM, "Fjazzbass" <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm finally taking baby bus out camping in the Ocala national forest.
> Until now she's only been a road queen. I'm told that the trip to the
> campsite is somewhat treacherous... What conditions would make this a no go
> for me? Does anyone have any examples of where my 2  (really 1) wheel drive
> vanagon can not make it? I thought the off-road capability was high as long
> as we weren't dealing with climbing rocks and splurging through mud...
>
> Thanks in advance for your wisdom :-)
>
> Dave
> 85 GL "babybus"
>
> Sent from my iPad