---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Vanagons are my favorite vehicles for parallel parking and general
> maneuvering while backing up
>
>
> On Pavement, yes.
>
>   Mine, however, is sadly lacking traction, especially so in reverse.    I
> can get stuck on my own "lawn" if it is even wet.

Might be a tire matter.  Especially given that you carry a fair bit of weight with your tools, traction should not be a problem.  But what do I know?  mcneely

  I do like parking
> it....I get some 'amazed bystander' looks on the rare occasions when I
> visit towns where parallel parking is required...People can't believe I
> handily fit my rather large - looking Vanagon into a space where a mid-size
> vehicle has just vacated with difficulty...

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David McNeely