Date:         Mon, 10 Nov 1997 16:07:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Christopher Quijano <cjquijano@COMPUSERVE.COM>
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From:         Christopher Quijano <cjquijano@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject:      Raised Eurovan Camper
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The Eurovan Camper is a wonderful vehicle, however, in its journey from
Hanover Germany to Seattle Washington, it picked up a case of Baggie Belly
Syndrome in Forest Hills, Iowa.

Luckily lil'Bago is now recovering nicely and she's feeling rather peppy. 

You see,  I just got Lil'bago back from the auto shop.  While their, I
added 2" longer springs in back and had the front torsion bars adjusted to
level the vehicle.  So far so good.  Lil'Bago does have a bit more body
sway, but I've seen (and felt) worse on other vehicles.  The ride is still
very good.  The shop suggested adapting the sway bars from a larger BMW or
Mercades to help out, but right now I don't consider that critical. 


For those interested.  The springs were made by Gitt Springs in Auburn, WA
for $200.  Speedware of Redmond, WA installed the springs, adjusted the
torsion bars, and aligned the front end for $400.  I had expected to
replace all struts, but the ones on the van had enough play with the longer
springs.

The final result was a tad over two additional inches of clearance on the

propane tank.


Enjoy,
Christopher Quijano
cjquijano@compuserve.com
Lil'Bago - 1997 EV Camper