For carrying the boat check out http://www.masterbuilt.com/98hhhtml/hhpg1.html. I got a "hitch haul" with a 1 1/4" receiver from Walmart. They stock one with a 2" receiver, but the 1 1/4" receiver one they special ordered for me. Cost was $69.95. Of course you'd need a receiver hitch on the Westy to attach it. Might be a better way to go than pulling a trailer. For oil I use Mobil 1 15W50. If your engine has a lot of miles on it, it might not be wise to switch to a synthetic oil though. Some folks have found that some oil leaks start when they switch to synthetic with an older engine. I started after the break-in period was through on my rebuilt engine. Marve <>< '82 diesel Vanagon '95 EVC |
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