Date:         Mon, 22 Sep 2003 13:40:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions
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Tim,

What type of kayaks are you trying to put on top of your Westy? I am 6'2" and have not figured out how I could ever get our fiberglass tandem sea kayaks on top of our 87 Westy Syncro w/o a ladder and/or hoist. Then again when we take the boats out we are going where the Westy can't and would leave it home, the Jeep is much easier(lower) to put boats on. I have thought about a trailer, but would have to build it myself as shipping the pre-made kits to Alaska is expensive. Besides I would probably want to custom build one with personalized options and out of Aluminum for the weight savings. Vanagons are underpowered enough with out the weight of a trailer and gear.

Mark in AK
87 Westy Syncro

Hey all,

I use the gutter mounts adapters in the rear attached to the bolts for
the hinges for the pop-top, and use the tall towers up front. and the
tall towers in the front. Lemme know if you need more info.  ...JMM

Justin M. Mayrand
1980 Westy "SuperVan"


On Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 01:03 PM, Tim Beidel wrote:

> I just purchased a 1987 Westfalia and am trying to figure out how best
> to
> deal with the kayaks and boats.
>
> * Will the Yakima 1A HiRise towers clear the camper top on a Westy?
>
> * Will the Yakima 1A with the 3.5 inch extenders work just as well on a
> Westy?
>
> * Any recommendations for a trailer that can handle both bikes and
> kayaks?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
> South Portland, ME
>
>