At 04:49 AM 6/1/2004, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 03:31:04 -0400 >From: Michael Rule <mikerule@UFL.EDU> >Subject: accessory rack mounting > >Hi Volks, > >What are your preferences for mounting Thule/Yakima-type racks to >your Westy? I've been waffling between towbar, tailgate, and roof >mounted for 3 weeks now... seen some clever set-ups for all- but >I'm interested in opinions, encountered issues/problems, and >general thoughts!
For roof mounted you *may* need a ladder.. IMHO you *will* need a ladder to get a bike up there (and properly secured) Also, have a yakima rocketbox and without a ladder, you cannot reach over and into the box to tighten the inside (away from the curbside edge) set of screws/nuts.. whatever you call them. For the above reasons.. I'm going with a fary lee rack on the liftgate for bikes, then the roof rack still for the rocketbox. one can lift the westy pop top with the rack and *empty* rocketbox installed, but it takes more effort. mind you, we dont put really heavy stuff in the box on top.. just bulky light things (sleeping bags? kid carrier/backpack) that sort of stuff hth -tim |
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