> If there is one option that the vanagon could use it would be
> automatic tire chains.  School busses in my township, (because they
> rape us for taxes) have automatic chains.  I believe they were
> invented with my tax dollars.  Its a simple thing that hang under
> the bus and when engaged it drops and spins in front of the tire.
> Obviously on some type of spring setup.  A Vanagon may not have the
> room for these, but maybe food for thought.

Is THAT what those chains hanging under school busses are?  I always
wondered, but had no idea.

Allan