> Just returned from a weekend trip with a borrowed 17' Coleman canoe on > the roof of our '88 Westy. Seems to fit fine, but I would not want to > continue this practice much longer on rough roads - the extra weight > increases the amount of rubbing the poptup does on the roof. (I already > have worn through the paint on part of the rear edge). > > Any recommendations for a suitable rack that is supported by the rain > gutters, but still allows easy poptop operation? Preferably low profile (2" or > less above top) or quick release design to avoid overheight ferry fees > (which start at 84"). Shawn: I carry my canoe using Gary Lee's racks. < http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm> Nice, well made racks. Takes two people but I can even pop the top with the canoe on. My van is a Syncro, and with the racks, it is almost exactly 84" tall. Depending on the mood of the person at the ferry terminal, I may or may not get charged as an overheight vehicle (this summer: 3 trips no extra charge, 1 trip as overheight). Kevin Calgary, AB |
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