Date:         Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:58:33 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Using a ramp
Comments: To: Harold Harper <smugboys@INTRSTAR.NET>
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On Monday 20 October 2003 05:47 pm, Harold Harper wrote:
> For some reason when thinking about the Westy I thought
> about backing up on the ramps. But in looking at the situation it appears
> that the ramps will fit in front of the rear wheels and clear the body
> which would allow me to drive up on the ramps with the rear wheels. What is
> the accepted or usual method of using ramps--behind the rear wheels or in
> front of the rear wheels?

When you use ramps in back, put them behind the rear wheels.  Otherwise, when
you come off them, if you don't get stopped in time you'll probably jam one
of them under the propane tank.  Been there, done that (though it was on my
'75 bus, not my Vanagon.)