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Date:         Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:59:01 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: spare tire tray  (was nut)
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
In-Reply-To:  <20110617125349.VQ214.809221.imail@eastrmwml33>
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At 12:53 PM 6/17/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>on the ground) but scooted under a bit to give myself enough
>leverage to feel comfortable holding the tray with the wheel and
>tire in it and easing it down.  Similarly lifting it back up till
>the catch engages.  Maybe I need to try this again to be more
>comfortable with what I am doing, and practice doing it without
>scooting under the van.  I don't


Don't ease it down - pull the latch and stand back.  You get a nice
satisfying *crash* for your trouble.  If you're not strong enough to
heave the loaded clamshell shut without crawling under, wait for that
until you're on level ground.


Yours,
David
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