Date:         Wed, 17 Apr 1996 09:56:45 -0500 (CDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <ddes@zeus.anet-dfw.com>
Subject:      Re: Long distance driving advice

John T. Croteau writes:
> 
> I am preparing my '72 Safare for a long distance trip in May.  Rountrip 
> distance is almost 3000 miles.  This will be the longest drive ever for 
> one of my busi.  

Are you going through Texas?  Wanna meet another Safare?  :)

> What kind of things should I check out and do to the bus before heading 
> out and also anything special I should do when on the road?

You might want to check the front wheel bearings.  I made it to Dallas
okay, but after a heavy rainstorm one of them went out on me while
driving around town.  Seems the inner grease seal was damaged and some
water got in there.  I always carry spare front wheel bearings and
seals, because if one of them goes bad on the road, yew ain't goin no-
where!  Take it slow on the road and make sure your engine doesn't
overheat, too.  Have a good trip!

-David

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David Schwarze                   '73 VW Safare Custom Camper       (Da Boat)
Dallas, Texas, USA               '73 Capri GT 2800                (Da Beast)
e-mail: ddes@anet-dfw.com        '87 Mustang Lx 5.0          (13.986@100.81)
http://www.teleport.com/~des     '93 Weber WG-50                  (Da Piano)
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