Here are pics of a South African I-5 setup for comparison.  Engine pictures
at bottom.

2012/5/16 Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>

> On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 2:26 AM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If you look at each side of the raised platform, there are "cubbies" on
> > either side of the opening. The Overland raised box is steel and quite
> > sturdy. It accepts the factory engine cover. The downside is they are
> quite
> > heavy.
> >
> > sent from my electronic leash
> >
>
>
>    Given the less than great traction from Vanagons, with their one wheel
> drive, open differential set up, that added weight for the engine "box"
> might be useful, especially with the extra power from the 5-banger.  Mine
> certainly does much better in snow with about 250lbs of ballast  on the
> engine deck..
>
>  Don Hanson
>

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