Hey There, I have recently added the "made for Vanagon" trailer hitch and a 400 pound utility trailer. Total load is about 1000 lbs (luggage, supplies and stuff). I've only had a chance to drive it around locally and have noticed the temp guage running at about 3/4 rather than it's normal 2/3. I've been taking it real easy.... 'bout 5 mph under posted limits and giving lots of leeway for braking. I attribute the temp rise to the automatic tranny's intercooler. Doing and oil change later, too (Mobil 1 15w-50). It's also hot as Hades here in middle Georgia so that contributes. No problems so far... just have to take it real easy. Updates to follow. Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon |
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