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Subject:Re: Fwd: Towing a trailer
From:Mark Gajewski
Date:Mon, 5 Oct 1998 15:58:37 -0400

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> Hello everybody.
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> My questions are about towing. Is towing to be avoided at all costs?  I
> don't think so, I tow all the time 5'x8' box trailer.  my 4-spd. handles it
> no problem...70mph!

> What is the maximum weight of load that can be towed without damaging
> the van or making it accelerate like a slug? It already is a slug...I moved
> a bunch of furniture and junk about 400miles and up into the mtns. of VT
> with no problems.  I'd guess total load for stuff plus trailer was at least
> 1500 lbs.

>  since the vanagon has the back seat that
> makes a bed it sure would be nice to be able to camp and tow with it  it
> sure is!!
> .
> Mark

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