My '85 came with heavy duty hatch struts. Even tho I've got to put my *whole weight* on the hatch to shut it, I trust them & wouldn't change for lighter ones. Besides, I seldom find I need to use the rear hatch; when traveling, I use the space behind the pull-down seat as my storage space for duffle bags, bedding, books, etc. I like to pack it in there & not worry about it tumbling out when I open the back hatch. Of course, now that I've considered Pensioner's insto-presto Vanagon shower stall off the back hatch, I may reconsider! Phaedra '85 Wolfsburg Westy Basecamp |
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