Date:         Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:27:15 -0800
Reply-To:     "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Steven X. Schwenk" <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: 87 West is unstable in wind
Comments: To: brad horner <crud@DNET.NET>, vanagon List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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Large rectangular objects like barns, house trailers and vanagons do not
do well in the wind.  You can minimize the ill effects by optomizing
over-all handling.  Air pressure makes a big difference...some say 48lbs
in all 4 tires...others say 38-43lbs. up Front and 46-53lbs in the
rear.  If you are currently running 32lbs, just going up to 40lbs will
provide a big improvement.  If your shocks or front-end components are
worn, replacing them will also improve stability and handling in the
wind.  You should have good tires, too.  I do not know whether steering
sensitivity can be adjusted...if this is necessary...something probably
needs to be repaired or replaced.

brad horner wrote:

> I would like to know what can be done to keep my van stable
> in the wind. The steering seems too sensetive; is that part of the
> problem?
> Can the steering sensetivity be adjusted?
>
> 87 wolfsburg west weekender