Date:         Sat, 21 Aug 1999 22:52:25 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Towing question
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <37BEABF7.2D8A51BC@mindspring.com>
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I agree 100%, I have towed a few Rabbits home on a tow dolly - starting and
maintaining speed is fine.  Stopping is a real issue - I'm amazed U-haul
will refuse to rent me the braked tow trailer but have no problems with a
un-braked tow dolly.

At 06:39 21/08/1999 -0700, Todd Last wrote:
>The go power is not as much as a problem as stopping power. When I am
towing, I
>find stopping much more problematic than going.
>Anyone else agree with me?
>
>Todd
>'88 Westy
>
>Gary McEachern wrote:
>
>> Hello folks
>>
>> I have been seeing some references to people adding towing hitches to their
>> vans. Seems to me there isn't much power available to tow any sizeable
load.
>> What type of load if any can be towed from a practical standpoint? By
>> practical I mean including towing up and down hills without killing the
>> brakes or drivetrain!
>>
>> Gary
>>
>> Gary McEachern
>> '84GL (auto),'87GL(4 sp)Wolfsburg
>> '82GL (4 sp, for sale)
>>
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>

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