Katherine McElveen wrote:
> 
> There have been a couple questions about optimal cruising speeds.  One
> today said 65 mph for an 81 air cooled van.  Another Westy owner once
> suggested 55 as optimal (for water cooled late 80's models).  I happened to
> meet this guy while I was on a trip.  He claimed to have been a VW
> mechanic.  My gas mileage soared!  But otherwise, at what point are you
> being too hard on the van?  Under some circumstances 55 would be TOO slow
> (in terms of traffic and conditions).
> 
> Any thoughts out there?  I, too, tend to try to drive my van gently.
> 
> Kathy
> 87 Westy GL
We routinely push our 87GL Autoboxer down the intense Houston area
freeways at with a full load of pax, w/AC blazing Max Cold at 70MPH. As
well, we will drive 70 on trips.
Mark B. Magee
87GL 82K
Kemah TX USA