Date:         Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:02:37 -0400
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <C2FF20BE-BE3A-4EAF-835B-9323C59B039F@comcast.net>
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You need a clamshell monkey, or a sturdy piece of dense foam. 

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 11, 2014 o godz. 19:00 Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a):

> Hi listers,
> 
>        You folks were correct in telling me that the 205/70/14 tire would not fit in my 85 Vanagon clamshell.  I could have forced it up but clearly this could cause problems.
> 
>        So, I purchased the Van Cafe carrier and as I had to have work done on the van, I took the cold weather excuse and let the mechanic install it. 
> 
>        I received a call and he said he doesn't like the way the tire can move all around left right, forward and back.  Without the wires holding it in place.
> 
>        The carrier comes with no install instructions.
> Before attempting the install I asked van cafe for instructions but they did not have any.  I received a brief email basically saying remove clamshell and wires and install new carrier.
> 
> So, anyone out there have one of these carriers?  Is your tire flopping around, only held in place by gravity, or do you have a tip for us?
> 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia 
>