> Granted, it wasn't a Vanagon, but our 1972 Van rolled in Mingo, > Iowa after an "evasive" maneuver. Leaned the roof way over to one side. > I can't recall ever seeing any VW van that rolled, > although my '62 Kombi certainly SHOULD have!:)
The Vanagon's significantly lower center of gravity and wider stance make it much less "roll-prone" than a bus. I do know of two busses and one Vanagon that rolled. In all three cases, the owners uprighted their vans (with some help) and simply drove away. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW |
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