On 7/2/08, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hey volks,
>
> My diesel Westy (81.5) has a metal cover and all others I've seen are
> plastic.  What's the story?
>
> For those who prefer a more direct approach:
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> Is the metal version better, sound dampening, for instance?
>
> Does the plastic version have advantages?

Plastic is lighter, easier to handle, and can result in better MPG.
Metal is heavy and a PITA to move. It is easier to modify when you
raise the deck. But more importantly, metal is better at keeping engine
fires out of the place where you sleep.

=)

BenT