Poor man's part-time Peloquin: Use the handbrake to minimize wheel spin and keep moving. Works really well in reverse since this is such a low gear. Hold lock button down and modulate the brake until you get going. Can get you out of a jam. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Loren Busch Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 9:18 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: I rather drive the Vanagon RE: Vanagon Stuck On the Grass BTDT, stuck twice in 50 feet , on the flat, on wet grass. Changed tires from Michelin Agilis to Nokian Hakas, problem went away. And now have Peloquin differential, even better. Light sand and loose dirt not even noticeable. |
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