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Date:         Fri, 8 Mar 2002 01:07:48 -0500
Reply-To:     80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
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From:         80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <sbsyncro@hotmail.com>
Comments: cc: Syncro@yahoogroups.com, Craig Rogers <rogers23@optonline.net>
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If I were buying one I think I would look into one of the Con- Ferr racks at:

http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/truck_stop/parts/conferr7. htm

(Long URL be careful to get the whole thing if you are cutting and pasting)

Thanks, Chris

---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:27:34 -0800 >From: "Brent Christensen" <sbsyncro@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack >To: <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>, "Craig Rogers" <rogers23@optonline.net> > >probably one of the nicest baskets I have seen is the "Load Warrior" made by Yakima: > >http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007070_6.html > >Very stout looking and quality looking construction. They make a couple of cool accessories for it, too like a soft pack, spare tire carrier, light mounts, etc. About $250 Internet price (without the accessories) > > I have one of the early "Basket Case" units and it *pales* in comparison. > >Brent Christensen >'89 GL Syncro Westy >Santa Barbara, CA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Craig Rogers > To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 7:42 PM > Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack > > > I like the South Africa rack at the link below, but I'm wondering what kind of weight a rack like that would support. I also like a rack I saw somewhere with a solar cell in the front for a wind deflector. I saw a nice basket style rack on a Hummer today, with 6 rail connectors on each side. > > How much weight will the rain gutters on a regular non- westy Vanagon hold. It looks like either of the ones I am speaking of will hold a lot of weight, so will the roof support a full load on one of these? > > Thanks. > > Sincerely, > > Craig Rogers > > 86 Syncro > 85 Wolfsburg Westy Weekender > ----- Original Message ----- > From: papa tony > To: Craig Rogers > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 6:33 PM > Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack > > > Craig, > > Check out the syncro at this site http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa/sa.html . The more attachment points the better weight distribution. > > Tony > > Craig Rogers <rogers23@optonline.net> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm new to the list, having just bought a Syncro. I have been a die-hard > Vanagon fan for years, but haven't experienced the joys of the Syncro until > recently and I have become a total convert and could not go back to a > regular Vanagon much easier than a Ford. > > I'm wondering how much weight the roof of a Vanagon will handle using a roof > rack supported by the rain gutters. Also, I need to find someone in the NE > that can make a custom safari style rack for me. Going from a Westy to a > non-Westy, is a big change and the rack figures prominently into it, because > I don't have enough room for all my camping stuff. I'm also entertaining > ideas for things to incorporate into the rack, so I would love to hear some > suggestions. Thank you and I hope to see you in the woods. > > Best regards, > > Craig Rogers > > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including u Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. >


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