You may already know this, but raising the top creates a vacuum inside the van, so
make sure you have the slider open or some windows to allow air in.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "BA" <ande@SAN.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: step to upper bunk - new version

And carrying this further (given my lack of upper-body strength), does
anyone know of a way to make popping the top easier?  I simply can't
manage to do it.  My husband's method involves pushing it up with his
arm while he pulls the crossbar into place.  But I can't hold it up
with my arms ... only with my shoulders and then I'm in the way of the
crossbar.

Can any mechanical engineers design me a pulley assist or something?

B(&S)
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal