Hi Eric, I did this on my 85 westy about 7 years ago to hold two Nordkapps, no problems so far. I but mine on the top of the pop-top so I have hole through the top. Other ones I have seen drill the holes in the side so there is no hole to the inside of the poptop. Go for it. J.R. Beckham Narragansett Rhode Island 85 Westy 87 Wolfsburg 91 GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Eric Unrau Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 2:16 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks Here in Vancouver, BC a lot of Westy owners seem to be using the Thule or Yakima artificial rain gutter brackets (http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?sku=542&dept_id=16) bolted to their camper tops and standard crossbars from either company to carry kayaks, canoes, sailboards etc. One guy told me he stands on the bars regularly without any signs of stress appearing in the fibreglass. Although this looks like the most practical solution, I'm having a hard time committing to the idea of drilling holes in my camper top. Any comments/encouragement from those of you who have done this would be appreciated; arguments against also appreciated.
~Eric~ '89 Westy |
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