

| Subject: | Re: Anyone ever tried a Jayco in the back of a Vanagon Doka? |
| From: | Peter Kraiker |
| Date: | Sun, 29 May 2016 09:44:55 -0400 |
Yikes! There a real "YMMV" contrast. Don Hanson wrote: > 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 >> -- 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
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