I suggest to stay around home for a couple of thousand miles to see that all the replacements are working and to change the first oil.
I have been told, never to go on a long trip with a freshly repaired vehicle.  
Zoltan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: lauren spaderna 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 9:35 AM
  Subject: Driving time to west coast?

  Hey all,
  Does anyone have an estimate, or know from experience how long it takes to get from CT to OR?  Days/hrs?  I've done it in a car, exceeding the local speed limits and only stopping for gas (2 days), but never in a Vanagon.  Mine is a 1981 Westy.  He's got a brand new rebuilt in 'em, currently 0 miles (not quite done yet) and lots of other new fixes.  Hoping all goes well before I actually leave.  
  I'm not looking to break any records this time, just get out there in one piece and not lollygag around on my way (I have a deadline).
  Any commentary appreciated!

  Lulu 
  81 Westy "Samson" 

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