....it won't move at all with either of my proposed systems....and
cost a hell of a lot less.  Come to think of it, that wheel doesn't
move at all with the steering lock in place either.  Anyone know why
it's a bad idea?  This makes me wonder also as to what is considered
"too much" wheel movement?  Is 5 degrees off parallel too much?  1
degree?  15 degrees?  All of the above?

OH NO!  I've fanned the flames on another towing thread!!!

DM&FS

"I went to the tattoo parlor the other day and asked the artist for a
full body tattoo of me, only better looking..."  -Steven Wright

At 02:34 PM 1/4/2009, Evan Mac Donald wrote:
>The method of  tying off the wheel should be a big factor. Using the
>seat belt, or a piece of rope is "iffy" at best. The best solution
>to this issue that I have seen in use by a tow operator was a
>ratcheting, adjustable length bar, with a hook on either end. One
>end went under the brake pedal, and the other hooked over the
>steering wheel. It looked like "The Club" on steroids! The steering
>wheel did not move much with that set-up...
>
>--- On Sun, 1/4/09, Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>From: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
>Subject: Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 8:19 PM
>
>Most?  I don't think so...  For towing companies, it's a common practice
>to
>tie off the steering wheel when towing via the rear wheels.  And I'm sure
>the insurance companies would've come down on them if it was considered
>unsafe.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Jeff
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>pdooley
>Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 2:05 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
>
>Most think it unsafe to rely on the steering lock or a lashing to keep the
>van going strait down the road.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>Kenneth Lewis
>Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:05 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
>
>What is wrong with towing it with the rear wheels on the dolly and the
>steering wheel tied off? I can remember the tow truck driver using the
>seat belt on my old bus.
>Ken Lewis