I had a jayco.  They are not durable.  First the windows fell out, then the
lift mechanisms failed, then the whole roof flew off in the Gorge headwind
and scattered our crockery all over the highway.
On May 29, 2016 5:50 AM, "Tom Buese" <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a similar one that I call "The Titanic" that I have put on my syncro
> doka-weighs 1200 # & drops the rear end about 3" w/ stock suspension. $80
> air bags restores height to level. 500 mile RT to Transporter Feast 1 year
> & I got 13 mpg!  Lot s of Volks in Europe do this, which is where I got the
> idea.  The center of gravity is 35" back from the cab, so even if it sticks
> off the rear, it still is OK according to the mfr! YMMV
>
> Mr. BZ
>
> On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 12:26 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I've seen it done. Looks kinda cool. Due to the way it will stick off the
> > back and the high center of gravity you will find the rear springs will
> > need
> > help and some additional sway control. Air backs will likely be the best
> > choice.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Peter Kraiker
> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 11:19 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Anyone ever tried a Jayco in the back of a Vanagon Doka?
> >
> > I saw this on Kijiji and got to wondering...
> >
> >
> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-travel-trailer-camper/windsor-area-on/jayco-sportster
> > -series-truck-camper/1169185004?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
> >
> > Or other models that have been known to fit?
> >
> > --
> > Regards, Peter Kraiker
> > Website: Kraiker.Photography
> > <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography>
> > Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca>
> > 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Tom Buese
>