Thanks guys.  I believe my 85 has the same hinge.  Even when it's deployed properly I'm still having clearance issues.  Only in the last year or two (this is year 20 of van ownership!)

Jeff

On 2013-05-05, at 8:40 PM, Marc Perdue wrote:

> Mine ('87 non-Syncro Westy) has a double-jointed hinge. If I don't move the
> upper part just right, it can catch on the ceiling...
> 
> Marc
> 
> 
> On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> On ours the folding part can begin its fold with the pivot in front of the
>> fixed bottom section, or with the pivot higher up on the front edge of the
>> fixed section. Not enough folding room if on the second point or if you
>> have one side up and one down.
>> Stephen
>> --- On Sun, 5/5/13, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
>> Subject: Out of storage!
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 2:42 AM
>> 
>> Better late than never.  Dropped a freshly charged battery in and fired
>> right up!  Felt great.  So this will be the first of many seasonal
>> questions � :)
>> 
>> Here's a funny one.  The upper bunk doesn't seem to clear the roof anymore
>> when unfolding the bed.  One corner is catching on the roof.  Is my top
>> sinking or bed rising??
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jeff
>> 85 Westfalia GL
>> Winnipeg
>> 
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