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bugeye72 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2011 Posts: 144 Location: Warren, ME
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:20 am Post subject: towing a Vanagon |
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Hi folks, it's been a while since I've checked in here. I'm moving in about a month, and I'm weighing the different possibilities concerning getting all of my stuff from here to there. One option includes towing my Vanagon behind a u-haul truck on a ow dolly. If I were to do this, I'm thinking I should put the rear wheels up on the dolly, so the transmission isn't turning the whole time. Somehow though, the idea doesn't totally sit right with me. I've also thought of putting the front wheels on the dolly and removing the rear driveshafts, but that seems like a pain. WHat would you do? Thanks |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22573 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 4:24 am Post subject: Re: towing a Vanagon |
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Manual or automatic transmission?
How far are you moving? _________________ .ssS! |
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bugeye72 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2011 Posts: 144 Location: Warren, ME
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:32 am Post subject: Re: towing a Vanagon |
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The Van is a diesel with a 5 spd. I'm moving from Maine to Maryland, 600mi. |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22573 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:38 am Post subject: Re: towing a Vanagon |
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Tow dolly on front wheels , keep your speeds down to 60 mph
Tow load inspection protocol
First 10 minutes
30 minutes
Every two hours thereafter
Check tire pressures, wheel bearings for heat, tow straps for tension, lug nuts
Some recommend removing Drive axles , I don't do this unless they are due for repacking, in which case remove, move the Van, and repack at new place! _________________ .ssS! |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32433 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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