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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