Date:         Wed, 26 May 2010 07:13:50 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> I also find that vanagons don't really sit equally on for identical jack
> stands, about a 3/4 wooden pad will make all four corners equally loaded
> though.

So in your experience, four jackstands under the four corners of the van
doesn't automatically result in even weight distribution, so a little
shimming is useful. Is this a trial-and-error thing, or do you already
know which corner needs a little shimming? E.g., crooked vans or crooked
flooring?

> I could mention that perhaps some people don't realize a floor jack pad does
> not travel straight up, it goes up in a curve...
> this pulls on the van, like if the other end if off the ground.
> so, the jack wheels have to roll, and if they don't you're putting a pulling
> force on the end your lifting ...
> easy to pull the other end of jack stands or whatever , doing that.

This is a valuable warning. Worth the price of admission. Thanks, Scott.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR