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Subject:Re: Moving in my Vanagon, part 2 LVC
From:Raymond Paquette
Date:Sat, 7 Oct 2006 11:10:39 -0700

Hey

I was planning on flat towing my syncro, with the driveshaft and both rear
axles removed.  Am I going to damage my VC even with the driveshaft
removed?  Can't imagine why...

How bad would it be to leave the rear axles in?  Opinions on how much drag
I'll save by having them out?  It might be nice to be able do drive it
around some enroute.  On the other hand the tow vehicle gets crap fuel
mileage, and anything I can do to lessen it's load is probably worthwhile.

FYI-Summer 2007, I'm going from San Diego to Boston area with a 20' box
truck, and will have some room inside.  Anyone need anything shipped?  I'll
take the most obvious route, and could drop off along the way.  I'll post
again closer to my departure.

Raymond

On 10/6/06, Lee Peterson <iridewheelies@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> So, I was strongly warned against using a u-haul trailer for my upcoming
> move by a few listmembers.  It isn't worth trashing my syncro transmission
> or cooking my engine.  Maybe I will just pack it full and ship the
> rest.  Anyone have any ideas of a good way to ship a couple of pallets
> worth
> of household goods from San Diego to Olympia/Seattle area?  My move date
> is
> Nov. 1st!
>
> Lee
>