Not regarding the van.  :)

On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:36 AM, Jeff Michal <jeffmichal@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm about to have to tow my 90gl from DC to Texas.  I was going to pull it
> behind the rental truck with all 4 wheels on a trailer.  Do I need to worry
> about anything?
> Jeff
> 90GL
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "Jim @ work" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:04:37 AM
> Subject: Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
>
> You obviously have only three choices:
>
> 1.) remove the half shafts and dolly it.
> 2.) rent a trailer (will require a "real" truck) and trailer it all four
> wheels off the ground. (Number 1 above really ought to include a "real"
> truck as well. You're moving about 4500 lbs.  I would want something with
> equal or better weight to tow with.)
> 3.) hire it done.
>
> Well, maybe a fourth choice...
>
> 4.) go to where van is and remove what you want.  Call local boneyard to
> come pick up the remains.
>
> Having put my Westy on its roof trying to save a few bucks, I would
> strongly
> recommend options 2, 3, or 4.
> My effort to "save a few bucks" has thus far cost me:
> $300 to put the Westy back on its wheels and drag it 8 miles home.
> $300 for a replacement top.
> $500 to the metal bender to put the tailgate hole back to square.
> $150 for a different tailgate.
>
> Still to come:
> paint. driver's door.
>
> Calling a hook would have been a bargain.
>
> Jim
>
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
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