If you can afford it, buy one regular screw post type, and one scissor jack. Then (and this is assuming you have a westy), when you are camping, put the post jack in the driver's side rear spot, and the scissor jack inthe sliding door side. Jack them up to take a bit of weight off the springs, not enough to raise wheels off the ground :) You'll find that the van "stiffens up" quite a bit, much less rocking felt especially in upper bunk. It also is a way to level the van to some degree. alistair
On 28-Apr-11, at 1:52 PM, Susie Ingham wrote: > Hi All- > > > Is the jack for the vanagon normally under the rear seat ? ( 84 > Westy) if so, ours is MIA. > Do you recommend the OEM or this scissor type? > > http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=237011031 > > thanks! > > Ps We did change the oil and took our van out for a good drive > today-- no issues-- plus turned over to 309,000 miles! > > Susie |
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