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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1998 15:58:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: Towing a trailer
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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> > > Hello everybody. > > > > My questions are about towing. Is towing to be avoided at all costs? I > don't think so, I tow all the time 5'x8' box trailer. my 4-spd. handles it > no problem...70mph!

> What is the maximum weight of load that can be towed without damaging > the van or making it accelerate like a slug? It already is a slug...I moved > a bunch of furniture and junk about 400miles and up into the mtns. of VT > with no problems. I'd guess total load for stuff plus trailer was at least > 1500 lbs.

> since the vanagon has the back seat that > makes a bed it sure would be nice to be able to camp and tow with it it > sure is!! > . > Mark

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