Date:         Sun, 16 Aug 1998 21:26:03 -0400
Reply-To:     "Paul A. Cianciolo" <Paulc@SNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Paul A. Cianciolo" <Paulc@SNET.NET>
Subject:      Need harbor pilot license OR,,, Another reason I love my Vanagon
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Hello Folks

I had an experience today.  While driving to work I encountered a problem.
After a 2.5 hour drive, which normally takes me 1.5 hours I encountered a
washed out road.  This is not a normal occourence here in Connecticut.  I
needed to get to for a very important meeting.  There were many cars stalled
in the water.  I was almost going to give up aqnd turn around since no new
cars were venturing across.   Then I remembered the ground clearance of the
Vanagon.  No fan in the back to splash water on the motor and stall it.
The electrical system is high and dry so I decided to go for it!!  There
were a lot of people standing around looking at me like I was crazy for
trying.   As I started through I realized that a tow truck that I though was
pulling someone out was actually abandoned, stalled out and waiting for the
water to recede!!  I keep a watchful eye on the rear tires if my trusty
Vanagon and pushed on.  I dont know if water reached  the  motor or not but
I had no problems where other lesser vehicles had failed.  I was never so
proud as to own a Vanagon as at that moment.

I suppose I could have done some damage, but all seems ok.  I will check the
CV's and such this weekend

Just had to tell about this

Thanks for listening

PaulC
KB1RP