In a message dated 7/12/03 6:00:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
johna@TELLURIDECOLORADO.NET writes:

<< Wondering about towing a synchro.  Only need to go about 12 miles. >>

My Quantum owner's manual says it can be towed with either end off the ground
as long as both differential locks are disengaged.  It then says:

"If the off-ground wheels cannot rotate freely, the tow truck must not exceed
30mph or a distance of 30mph.  If the differential locks cannot be disengaged
the vehicle must be transported on a flat bed."

I don't know if the same would apply to a vanagon or not.  The quantum has
the Audi Quattro four wheel drive system which seems to have a reputation for
being a being a bit more durable and trouble free than the vanagon's.

mark