Date:         Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:04:53 EST
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: what do you have in it
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In a message dated 11/15/04 10:08:42 AM, dosteven@SYR.EDU writes:

<< What have you put in your camper model? Max load? Most Odd piece?

anyone with a sunroof model bring home a large/tall object? >>

Max load in a straught Syncro: About 8 cuFt of soapstone countertop material,
probably about 1200 lbs.  The Hakkapelliita's had to be pumped up a bit, but
the van road nicely at cruise speed.  It's a wonder what a bit of sprung mass
will do for ride quality.  Sorta like the difference between a HobieCat and
the Titanic.  Fortunately, no sudden changes in speed or direction were needed.

Tall loads in a Sunroof: Numerous things attached to appliance dollies.
Refrigerators, freezers, commercial front load washers, etc.  The Sunroof I had
was the greatest for schlepping.  Even if an odd-ject was short enough to fit
into the cargo bay without opening the roof, opening the roof and being able to
stand while loading often made for an easier go of it.

George