At 12:53 PM 6/17/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>on the ground) but scooted under a bit to give myself enough
>leverage to feel comfortable holding the tray with the wheel and
>tire in it and easing it down.  Similarly lifting it back up till
>the catch engages.  Maybe I need to try this again to be more
>comfortable with what I am doing, and practice doing it without
>scooting under the van.  I don't

Don't ease it down - pull the latch and stand back.  You get a nice
satisfying *crash* for your trouble.  If you're not strong enough to
heave the loaded clamshell shut without crawling under, wait for that
until you're on level ground.

Yours,
David