Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:02:48 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Roof Rack ?
Comments: To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
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Thanks, Miguel...U R swell! :-)
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:

> I've put a a good 300 lbs on two load bars with the high rise towers
> and had no problem. Did it many times. Without the towers it will be
> more stable, but you have better chances of scratching the roof and
> mounting will be more difficult due to clearance between roof and
> rack. This will also make it more of a pain to sling straps under
> there when you need to.
> I don't know what the gutter mounted Yakima is rated for. You should
> ck with them. Then do a good, real world estimate of what weight you
> will actually carry up there.
> If memory serves me, I think the double, gutter mounted load bars are
> good for 250lbs...but memory rarely serves me!
> Miguel
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Michael Sullivan<sandwichhead@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Please see the load bars installed yesterday.  I know I could use a
> hi-rise
> > attachment to get them a little higher, but I have a chance to get
> another
> > set just like these for cheap.  Advice if more than two are needed.  I
> have
> > a 14 ft sit-in freshwater molded kayak.  May want to mount a cargo box or
> > bike carrier also.  Thanks.
> >
> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/RoofRack08212009?authkey=Gv1sRgCP3GtJaChr30nAE&feat=directlink
> > Michael in San Antonio
> > 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> > 73 Beetle
> >
>