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Subject:Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
From:Jorge Osorio
Date:Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:36:39 -0400

I've driven probably twice that in a day on a trip Atlanta - Boston
pulling one of those small Uhaul trailers at speeds between 50 and 60 MPH.
I think the key is be easy on the gas and pray

On Wed, 9 Apr 2003, Royston, Jerry wrote:

> I need some advice.  I'm thinking about going up to Newfoundland from the DC
> area and would have to travel a good 1,100 miles in 2 days to make it
> worthwhile.  Is this too much to ask of a Westy?  The most I've driven in
> one day so far has maybe been 300 miles with no problems.  Can you run a
> Westy at 65 or 70 for 8 hours a day or for that matter at 50 for 10 hours?
> I just don't want to push the van beyond its limitations.
>
> Gerry Royston
> '87 Westy
> Bethesda, MD
>