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Date:         Thu, 16 Apr 1998 02:47:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
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From:         Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
Subject:      Pullin'
Comments: To: Mark Thoma <TVReporter@STRATOS.NET>
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Mark Thoma wrote:


> .  Once I got out on the
> Pennsylvania turnpike (tollroad) the Rabbit was able to pull the Vanagon at
> a reasonable speed most of the time.  I figure their combined weight to be
> in the neighborhood of about 5,800 pounds.


 I used to pull my beetle oval track car about 300 miles a week with my '81
jetta 1.7. Realy did a fine job and flat towed nicely at about 85 mph.  Figured
that I totaled about 4000 miles in that configuration.  Finally retired the
Jetta with 185000 on it due mostly to rust, not mechanical difficulties. Even
with that, I have to admit that I'm impressed with your endeavor! Ocassionally
makes you wish you had a Surburban but the thought passes quickly.
Mark
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