Sure, the winch may be a factor (don't get me started on the way the
P.O. mounted that!), but what about the other campers I've seen with a
similar inclination?
I'm sure the extra weight of the cabinets will compress everything, but
I would expect a more even keel, especially since the fronts can't be
substantially weaker/more compressible than the rears, given that the
Vanagon's main cargo area is the middle. I've loaded that camper down
heavily before- all in the middle- and the rear settled more than the
front.
"But Simon, the rears are stiffer than the fronts because of the
engine's weight!"- No, stiffness and height are not necessarily
entwined.
Here, look at this:

http://www.farrside.net/vanagon/windtests.jpg

Notice the Westy is the only one with a tilt?

-Simon

On Jun 10, 2004, at 5:07 PM, cz1137 wrote:

> Simon,
>
> Those measurements of yours seem to be what I would expect
> considering that the camper cabinets and top are going to compress
> the springs arcoss the board, and that winch you got mounted waaaay
> out in front is going to compress the front springs even more.  I
> think you will find that both of those vans have the same springs,
> it's just the extra parts on the camper that are changing it's
> attitude.
>
> Cory