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Subject:Re: A couple of August trips
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:55:12 -0700

Yeah, levelling that van is all I have done so far with those bits of fiberglass grid. They are supposed to be bridging ladders, but since I started carrying them we haven't come across any ditches or washouts we need to use them on.

I suppose it all depends on where you travel. For us, as we explore logging roads, there is no shortage of rocks or bits of wood to prop up the grid. I think in the pic on that blog post I have them elevated about 8" or so.

Cheers

Alistair

> On Sep 12, 2014, at 2:22 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Man, you've really got the camping down!  And that photo of Vanagon on top of leveling boards with extra rock underneath to handle the steep pitch is a GREAT idea; so simple.  I've got some boards, but the thought never occurred to me to use a nearby rock if necessary for increased height.  Thanks!
> 
> Rich 
> San Diego
> 
> From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 11:54 AM
> Subject: A couple of August trips
> 
> Some pics from a couple of trips in August. Mostly the same old places but a couple of hot toaster action pics included. A new toaster.
> 
> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/trips-a-couple-from-august/
> 
> Alistair
>