:::-----Original Message----- :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf :::Of Robert Cardo :::Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 11:09 AM :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM :::Subject: Re: step to upper bunk - new version ::: :::One question.. :::How does one get from the floor to the top of the counter? :::I have a bunk step that I bought on E-Bay. :::And have seen many Westfalia's in my travels with this very same custom :::step, that fits into the front table leg mount. :::I isn't the same as Allistair's, but the same basic idea. :::I am 5'6" tall. :::Not 6' 6" :::Don't have long legs. :::Am not a pole vaulter. :::Am not a monkey. :::Please explain how one gets to the top of the counter, or the upper bunk :::without some sort of an assist step. :::I am interested in your launch technique Tobin. :::Ropes and pulley's attached to the upper pop top bow's perhaps? Step on the top of the spare battery box behind the driver seat with your right foot. Grab the poptop bar. Step on the top of the counter with your left foot and pull yourself up. I'm 5'3". No problem.
Joy |
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