Date:         Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:47:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Over the bed storage
Comments: To: "MacLachlan, Bill" <Bill.MacLachlan@CITY.BURNABY.BC.CA>
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As others have indicated, the Westy's roof is different, and probably
not applicable to your setup.

On the other paw, there are reinforcing members in the GL roof (above
the liner), you should be able to put short bolts into them (with a
thin nut in the member itself) to support your shelves. That's how the
AC is mounted. You will be compromising your roof's structural rigidity
somewhat if you cut too much of the reinforcing member. That's probably
only a concern in a rollover. I can see putting a Vanagon on to its
side, but onto its roof would take a VERY energetic accident.


On Friday, December 27, 2002, at 06:51  PM, MacLachlan, Bill wrote:

> I'm thinking of putting an over the bed storage cupboard in my
> GL....full width of van, no clothes closet..