Date:         Wed, 9 Feb 2005 00:12:44 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: sliding rear window for transporter
Comments: To: JordanVw@aol.com
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On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 22:55:16 -0800 (PST), JordanVw@aol.com
<JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:> ventilation, open it and stick lumber into
cab for long loads,  if you have a
> tilt, easy way of getting from cab to bed without leaving the van..
> just some points..
> chris
>

The hole is too small to be of any real use. With a slider, the hole
would be to small except for the smallest child. One inexpensive
solution is to put a hole the size of a domestic (US) truck and
install a slider made for that vehicle. It will be much cheaper and
have wider availability. Electric sliders are even possible.

Another solution would be have a Safari (awning) window similar to the
ones Wolfsburg International in Redding, California manufactures for
the bay window buses. No cutting involved and gets you the largest
opening possible w/o cutting up your truck.

As for loading long cargo such as lumber, I simply put the tailgate
down. My Doka has the optional cable stays which allows the tailgate
to remain in the position horizontal to the bed. This also is a safer
method to carry such cargo. Having it in the window creates the
possibility of a javelin tossing contest in the event of a accident.
I'd rather have it leave a dent on the back of my cab rather than the
back of my head or anybody else's.

--
BenT