Tom, I can't see how the direction matters.  However, though you do need to get the brake fixed and use it, what you call "paranoia chocks" should be used without fail even after you fix the brake.  Ask me how I know (I was lucky, no damage to the vehicle involved or anything else).  mcneely

---- Tom Carchrae <tom@CARCHRAE.NET> wrote:
> I just moved and our new driveway is a pretty steep hill.  I'm wondering if
> it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down?  Or is
> there nothing in it?  Surely for short parking it wouldn't matter a fart,
> but if the van sits for some time, then does this matter?
>
> I also need to fix the handbrake - I have some paranoia chocks under the
> wheels just in case.  I had thought that perhaps I could tighten the
> handbrake cable, but reading this makes me wonder if I need to check the
> rear brakes:
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/[46.11]Parking-Brake,-adjusting112.htm
>
> I guess I can answer my own question on which direction is best at the
> moment.... perpendicular to the slope!
>
> Tom

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David McNeely