Hey, I have owned a lot of vans, but never a bay window. Now, the 84 is drivable in wind, it just takes the fun right out of it. On calm days, or days with a constant wind, no problem and I enjoy the drive immensely..But give some side gusts, or a constant side wind and lot of big rigs....(Highway 395 outside LA comes to mind here) and it becomes a big chore. I've considered stopping and camping till the side winds quit, even. Don't get me wrong, I ain't complaining about the van. Overall, probably the best all round vehicle I've owned so far, but it has a few shortcomings in a few areas of performance, and those, I want to minimize (within reasonable cost and effort) So now that mine works dependably and efficiently, has all the creature comforts I want, etc..I am working on the remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional stability..relative term "Poor"... I did almost get stuck on a dry road. Drove into a potential campsite and decided it wasn't good so we tried to back right out...no go...had to rock the van a bunch to get out..A locker diff would work or a Limited slip, I guess, but I don't see many lockers for sale and fitting a limited slip is a bit pricey...for now. Don Hanson |
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