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Date:         Sat, 7 Jun 2014 13:01:11 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Vanagons are my favorite vehicles for parallel parking and general > maneuvering while backing up > > > On Pavement, yes. > > Mine, however, is sadly lacking traction, especially so in reverse. I > can get stuck on my own "lawn" if it is even wet.

Might be a tire matter. Especially given that you carry a fair bit of weight with your tools, traction should not be a problem. But what do I know? mcneely

I do like parking > it....I get some 'amazed bystander' looks on the rare occasions when I > visit towns where parallel parking is required...People can't believe I > handily fit my rather large - looking Vanagon into a space where a mid-size > vehicle has just vacated with difficulty...

-- David McNeely


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