Well, since there is more weight on the front wheels than on the back, it
makes sense to load it front forward.

We pulled Dixie back from Oregon on a U-Haul trailer at 65-75 MPH no
problem.

On Feb 1, 2008 7:01 PM, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have hauled two different syncro Vanagons on uHaul trailers (the kind
> which allow all four wheels off of the ground, since I didn't feel like
> pulling the driveshaft). I have ALWAYS driven straight on rather than
> backing the van on. I can't remember exactly why, but there was a very
> good
> reason why I never backed them on, but I can't remember why. Sorry I know
> that is not much help, but I thought I'd at least chime in and let you
> know
> what I've donein the past.
>
> Chris
>
> On Feb 1, 2008 2:38 PM, B Monk <wmonk@snet.net> wrote:
>
> > I am going to pick up a vanagon this weekend in Maryland. I have towed
> > Vanagons before on
> >  a trailer ,but I am curious about something. Most cars I have towed I
> > pulled them on with the
> >  motor up front. This is a dual axle trailer with ample payload and full
> > size truck to pull it.
> >  Should I back this Vanagon on so the motor is up front on the trailer?
> > Think it would make
> >  the trailer handle better that way?
> >
> >  Bill
> >
>

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