Date:         Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:47:01 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
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From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: Thule Rack and Rocketbox
Comments: To: DHornberg@aol.com
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My experience with this is that the poptop can't be used easily unless the
roof box is empty, or packed with very light items. Otherwise you'll risk
back injury trying to raise it, or poptop damage. You can probably get away
with 100 lbs., but I wouldn't recommend exceeding that with a fake gutter
mount system.

Karl M
Westy Ventures

----- Original Message -----
> My wife and I are about to embark on a 3-month drive through Mexico,
> therefore thought we might need a little extra storage. I bought a Thule
rack
> and rocketbox which will mount on the sides of the poptop via installed
> gutters.
> My question is this, does anyone have experience with approximately how
much
> weight one can put in the rocketbox and still keep the poptop in the UP
> position without causing any damage or other adverse events to the poptop
or
> any other parts of the van or persons?
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
> Doug Hornberger
> 1991 Vanagon "Romer"
>