Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:13:57 +0000
Reply-To: dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET
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From: David Wilhite <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Luggage Rack Cargo Net?
I bought one at Wal-Mart that was for an ATV, but fits pretty well. I use it hold lawn chairs, tents, etc. up top.
-------------- Original message --------------
> Michael Elliott wrote:
> >> Anyone got a recommendation for a nice cargo net
> that fits the luggage rack?
>
>
> Michael, I bought mine at Campmor:
> http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/campmor/iphrase.jsp?command=tex
> t&text=bungee+net&image.x=0&image.y=0
>
> Luggage Rack Cargo Stretch Net for Compact Auto
> Item Number: 22013
> Luggage Rack Cargo Stretch Net for Full Size Auto
> Item Number: 22015
>
> Looks like they make two different sizes and I don't
> recall which one I have. I could measure it for you.
> After trying a couple of cheesy affairs from J.C.
> Witless, better suited to holding your helmet on the
> back seat of your motorcycle (so the EMTs have a handy
> bucket in which to collect your cranial fragments), I
> ordered the Campmor version and am very pleased.
>
> Made of a larger, more heavy-duty bungee cord, and
> formed into a net with hearty metal crimps, it has
> served us well for many miles. I was a bit
> underwhelmed by the stock hooks, so replaced them with
> stronger S-hooks from the hardware store, crimping one
> end down to permanently mount the hooks to the net. We
> often carry a big waterproof duffel bag up there with
> camp chairs, photo tripod, and hiking boots, along
> with a screen tent and maybe an extra fuel can if
> heading into the backcountry. Even hauled a bit of
> firewood on occasion, secured with the bungee net,
> though not for more than a couple miles.
>
> I'm not sure if I'd use the term 'action shot' in
> reference to a diesel Westy, but here are a couple
> photos of our camper sporting her luggage rack cargo
> net:
>
> http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Gallery/SW5.html
> http://www.vanthology.com/1Layout/Gallery/GN6.html
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jeffrey Earl
> 1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi"
> http://www.vanthology.com/
>
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