

| Subject: | Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install |
| From: | Chris S. |
| Date: | Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:02:37 -0400 |
You need a clamshell monkey, or a sturdy piece of dense foam. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 11, 2014 o godz. 19:00 Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> napisał(a): > Hi listers, > > You folks were correct in telling me that the 205/70/14 tire would not fit in my 85 Vanagon clamshell. I could have forced it up but clearly this could cause problems. > > So, I purchased the Van Cafe carrier and as I had to have work done on the van, I took the cold weather excuse and let the mechanic install it. > > I received a call and he said he doesn't like the way the tire can move all around left right, forward and back. Without the wires holding it in place. > > The carrier comes with no install instructions. > Before attempting the install I asked van cafe for instructions but they did not have any. I received a brief email basically saying remove clamshell and wires and install new carrier. > > So, anyone out there have one of these carriers? Is your tire flopping around, only held in place by gravity, or do you have a tip for us? > > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia >
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