Date:         Fri, 18 May 2001 17:53:24 -0500
Reply-To:     Steve Gough <vw@emriver.com>
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From:         Steve Gough <vw@emriver.com>
Subject:      Yakima cargo box on Westy (don't drink and drill)
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I'm thinking of putting a Yakima "space cadet" cargo box
on the tail end of my '86 Westy poptop.  This box can
be seen at

 http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007106_6.html

I'm not particularly biased toward Yakima, but this box seems
like a good fit on the poptop.  Thought a lot about building
my own, but it would be very hard to get the things properly
rounded (from at least front and sides), to minimize drag
and crosswind problems.  The specs list the box at 38
pounds, which seemed a little heavy, but I picked one up
today at a dealer, and I'm sure it doesn't weigh that much.

Probably will directly bolt to the top (i.e. without a rack).
Drilling doesn't bother me, I'll just follow Binky's advice 
and "Don't drink and drill." (Matt Groening, Life in Hell.)

This box is pretty aerodynamic in all directions, and shouldn't
cause too much of a crosswind problem.  I would not be
putting heavy stuff in the box--more like backpacking gear
and bike wheels.

Anybody tried this, or have any advice to offer?  TIA

Steve Gough

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