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				 Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:29 am    Post subject: Was canopy covers, now extended baggage | 
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				Hi Matt-
 
 This is a bit of a tangent, but I though you (and perhaps others) might find it useful.  I have an -8 with an IO-360 and heavy prop, so fwd CG is a consideration.  I would like to be able to (among other things) camp at OSH with tent and sleeping bags, while still having someone in the second seat.  My solution was to hinge the aft baggage aft bulkhead to fold forward / flat and continue the aft baggage deck aft to the next frame.  This allows me quite a bit of volume for high bulk / low density items like sleeping bags or canopy covers, without any undue aft CG hazard.
 
 FWIW, YMMV, etc
 
  	  | Quote: | 	 		  From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
 Subject: Canopy Covers
 
 Dear Listers,
 
 I'm in the market for a top-notch canopy cover for the RV-8.  I'm wanting the highest
 quality materials and workmanship on the product.  I want it for overnight
 trips where it might rain so it needs to completely cover the front baggage
 door.  When folded up, I don't want it to completely fill the limited rear baggage
 area in the RV-8, either.
 
 I Google RV-8 Canopy Cover as well as looked at Van's Online catalog, and there
 seems to be plenty of "options", but I'm looking for some empirical data on quality,
 fit, and stowage.
 
 Thanks in advance for your feedback!
 Matt Dralle
 RV-8 #82880 N998RV
 http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
 http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
 Status: Enjoying The Fruits of 2500 Hours of Labor...
 
 
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 Glen Matejcek
 
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