Date:         Fri, 7 May 1999 18:24:19 -0400
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
Comments: To: KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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Ken,

What your father said was true, but I am working on the same project and there
are two solutions:

1. cut off more of the Vanagon and modify the door as in half a sliding dor and
hinges.
2. ad another set of wheels just ahead of the rear wheels and load the trailer
with a generator and water tank  in what use to be the engine compartment to
shift the weight back.

Think about it,
Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl
1984 Vanagon with 200,000 plus miles
1978 300D with 300,000 plus miles

KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:

> I thought about turning an '84 GL parts van I have into a trailer.  My idea
> was to cut off the front right behing the passenger seats so you would lose
> some wieght but will get to use the sliding door.  My father said that the
> wheel was not centered for this idea and that it would put too much weight on
> the tow hitch.  Oh well, not all brain storms actually produce rain.
> Ken Wilford
> Van-Again
> John 3:16
> PS Thanks Javier for only posting on Fridays. :)