I've got a thule rack, maybe not as heavy as a box, but still an effort to lift. I stand facing the drivers side of the van, with my right hand on the bar that lifts the top. Then, give the roof a big shove with my left arm, and using the momentum, push the bar into place with my right hand. Its MUCH harder for me trying to bench-press it into place. cheers, Jeff |
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