You may already know this, but raising the top creates a vacuum inside the van, so make sure you have the slider open or some windows to allow air in. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "BA" <ande@SAN.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:21 AM Subject: Re: step to upper bunk - new version
And carrying this further (given my lack of upper-body strength), does anyone know of a way to make popping the top easier? I simply can't manage to do it. My husband's method involves pushing it up with his arm while he pulls the crossbar into place. But I can't hold it up with my arms ... only with my shoulders and then I'm in the way of the crossbar. Can any mechanical engineers design me a pulley assist or something?
B(&S) '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc' SoCal |
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