Date:         Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:31:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
Comments: To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com>
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Got any pics Chris?

Cheers,
Doug


On 12/20/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I doubt will get a chance to sell this on eBay before my trip but I
> will be parting with my beloved "Bagawest" fiberglass luggage box
> shortly.
>
> As you may already know it is a aerodynamically shaped locking
> fiberglass box that fits in the front lugage rack of a westy. I use it
> to carry everything that I want to have in the van "just in case" but
> do not necessarily need ready access to. I emptied the entire contents
> under the rear seat into it, and still had room for 150' of hose, a
> gallon of coolant, a gallon of washer fluid, and a gallon of oil, 12'
> one gauge jumper cables, a folding chair, the bra for the van, a
> folding shovel, and probably some other things I cannot remember. It
> is a LOT of extra storage, at the price of easy garage clearance, but
> I park outdoors so it has never been a problem for me.
> It is super easy to attach / detach, takes about five minutes and all
> you need is a wrench (no drilling). Ease of access depends on your
> height. With the pop top up you can easily access the door through the
> pop top window (but I'm only 5'8" so I usually have to stand on
> something if I am looking deep inside the Bagawest for something. I
> have not noticed any significant change in milage or top speed. I paid
> $500 Canadian a few years ago for it, its still in good shape.
>
> Chris
>
> On 12/15/05, Paul Guard <gears@gte.net> wrote:
> > Hi Chris
> >
> > I am interested in learning more about your fiberglass box --
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul
> > paulguard@prodigy.net
> >
>