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Subject:Re: Moving in my Vanagon, part 2 LVC
From:Raymond Paquette
Date:Sat, 7 Oct 2006 11:27:07 -0700

I forgot to ask

Anyone have suggestions on how/where to attach a tow bar to my syncro?  Or
better yet, a reasonably priced towbar kit I can buy?

Raymond

On 10/7/06, Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>
>