Date:         Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:40:26 +0300
Reply-To:     Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
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From:         Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Subject:      Camper towing a trailer with Singlecab on it
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Martin Schulte shows a picture of his Vanagon TDI Camper
towing a trailer with a Vanagon Singlecab on it:

http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~Martin.Schulte/vw_bus/fotos/gespann_1.jpg

His comments (translated):

15 May 1998: More experiences:

In the past I did 6.000 km, fuel consumtion is about 7.5 and 8.5 Liter/100
km

On the Autobahn I have some problems with the 4 speed box (ABB). It does
have the longest transaxle rating 4.57, but a short 0.85 fourth gear. On
the
maximum 4600 rpm the van does 140 km/h. On a cruising speed of 120-130 km/h
the engine does 4000-4300 rpm. This is nerve-shattering and consumes too
much fuel. I have thoughts about longer ratios on the tranny.

-Picture-

What I really enjoy is towing a trailer.


As an exsample, it is no problem to climb hills up to 10-12% grades with
this
train (nice, isn't it?). Unfortunatly the speed limit was set to 50 km/h.

Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi