Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 09:44:55 -0400
Reply-To: Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Anyone ever tried a Jayco in the back of a Vanagon Doka?
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Yikes!
There a real "YMMV" contrast.
Don Hanson wrote:
> I had a jayco. They are not durable. First the windows fell out, then the
> lift mechanisms failed, then the whole roof flew off in the Gorge headwind
> and scattered our crockery all over the highway.
> On May 29, 2016 5:50 AM, "Tom Buese"<tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a similar one that I call "The Titanic" that I have put on my syncro
>> doka-weighs 1200 #& drops the rear end about 3" w/ stock suspension. $80
>> air bags restores height to level. 500 mile RT to Transporter Feast 1 year
>> & I got 13 mpg! Lot s of Volks in Europe do this, which is where I got the
>> idea. The center of gravity is 35" back from the cab, so even if it sticks
>> off the rear, it still is OK according to the mfr! YMMV
>>
>> Mr. BZ
>>
>> On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 12:26 AM, Dennis Haynes<d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I've seen it done. Looks kinda cool. Due to the way it will stick off the
>>> back and the high center of gravity you will find the rear springs will
>>> need
>>> help and some additional sway control. Air backs will likely be the best
>>> choice.
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of
>>> Peter Kraiker
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 11:19 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Anyone ever tried a Jayco in the back of a Vanagon Doka?
>>>
>>> I saw this on Kijiji and got to wondering...
>>>
>>>
>> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/windsor-area-on/jayco-sportster
>>> -series-truck-camper/1169185004?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
>>>
>>> Or other models that have been known to fit?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards, Peter Kraiker
>>> Website: Kraiker.Photography
>>> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
>>> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca<http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
>>> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Tom Buese
>>
--
Regards, Peter Kraiker
Website: Kraiker.Photography
<http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
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