Much better to close the windows and open the vents too - that way there is
positive pressure in the cabin and no exhaust comes in...

On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Gregory Smith <gfs@gregoryfsmith.com>wrote:

> The rear hatch extensions should definitely not be used while the engine
> is running or the vehicle moving.  Exhaust gases, and especially CO can
> and *will* be drawn into the opening.  I think the ones made and/or sold
> by others will make this clear, and the owner's manual mentions this
> too.
>
> I've hauled enough extra long lumber and so forth to reinforce this
> advice, even with the front windows open (or possibly because of this)
> the exhaust coming in the back is considerable.
>
> Gregory Smith
> '88 Vanagon
> Olympia, WA
>
> Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:10:38 -0700
> From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: rear hatch lock extension
>
> After seeing the links and pics, I made myself one today in about an
> hour.
> I used some MSD plastic (like very hard nylon or teflon) stuff I had
> around. Also an old seat belt eye-bolt. I think mine may even work while
> driving if the exhaust doesn't eddy around and come inside.
>  Mine looks a bit like the Go Westy $20+ one, with a flat strut that
> hooks
> around the post on the body and that seat belt eye bolt sticking up to
> catch
> the latch on the hatch. I can close the hatch with one hand without
> bending
> over. I think my dog is going to love me (even more) this summer.
>  Don Hanson
>

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