That's what I was thinking after Dennis mentioned turns but I just
never though about until he talked about turns. So much to learn!

Rob

At  8/12/2012 11:07 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
>   I don't think you want to tow with the steering locked.   We were
> given a motorhome years ago and I drove it to La Paz with a small
> pick up towing behind.   We got to California before someone clued
> us in that we should have the steering column/ignition lock
> unlocked to allow the front wheels of the towed vehicle to turn
> when the radius was tight.  With the wheels locked you just drag
> the front of the towed  vehicle sideways through the turn....leaves
> cool looking black tire marks...probably not good on the tie rods, etc.
>
>   Don Hanson
>
>On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Rob
><<mailto:vwrobb@gmail.com>vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
>Steering locked? FWIW my '84 doesn't have power steering.
>Rob
><mailto:vwrobb@gmail.com>vwrobb@gmail.com
>
>At  8/12/2012 09:34 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>The automatics can't be towed without some type of lube pump or axle
>disconnect. Otherwise the Vanagon tows very well 4 wheels down. The power
>steering acts as a great damper to prevent unwanted oscillations after
>making a turn. The Roadmaster brackets and Falcon2 tow bar work great.
>Dennis