Justin, With my 90 Westy Syncro fully loaded (not including the water tank) I am reduced to about 25 mph up sustained hills. With a full water tank, propane tank, and food supply I have been reduced to 15 mph up significant grades. With it empty I can get to Tahoe without dropping below about 45 mph. The Westy is definitely heavier than the regular Vanagon, and both are definitely under powered relative to today's standards. Bill 90 Westy Syncro Lake Tahoe -----Original Message----- From: Justin Gordon <justin@BAYAREA.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 8:54 PM Subject: Synchro Power?
>Thanks to the responses I've gotten from Syncro owners. I'm considering >purchasing a Syncro to travel from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. > >How is the power on the 1986 Syncro Westy engine. I've heard that the engine >is too small to pull such a big car with the camper up the hill. I.e., would >I be going in 2nd up I-80? or is the power just fine for the long trip? > >Thanks. > > >Justin Gordon > |
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