Mine is a 1994 Sunlite 8.5" poptop w/ toillet, queen size bed, etc. &
appears to be bombproof as I have had it fall off the doka in my yard due
to idiocy & structural failure of a "Stable Lift" mechanism, not by
Sunlite, & it is still in 1 piece!

YMMV

Mr. BZ

On Sun, May 29, 2016 at 9:05 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> 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
>>
>

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Tom Buese