Date:         Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:23:44 -0800
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
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On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

>
>
> If the luggage rack does contribute a major drag that the "bunny camper"
> avoids, why would it not be better, if a luggage rack is needed, to
> simply put a bar rack on that vehicle when needed, leaving it off for
> other driving?  Of course, the point is moot, because such campers are
> not available to most of us.
>
>
These campers are available. Not missing luggage rack replace by a u-shaped
windsplit and potop fairing.

http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/Importation%20images/T3%20California_resize.jpg

Chances are, the Alistair BunnyVan does not have a factory top -- Westfalia.
There is an aftermarket top available in the US which does w/o the luggage
rack. It's called a Country Homes camper. Note the chrme roof racks instead
of the fiberglass 'hole'.

http://www.countryhomescampers.com/graphics/preowned/assad2/poptopup.jpg



BenT