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Date:         Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:01:18 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Car back carrier
Comments: To: Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
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Robert Fisher wrote: > Anybody ever use such a thing? > > > > http://www.lakelandgear.com/car_back_carrier.aspx > > > > The reviews I've been able to find are pretty positive. I'm mostly looking > to get some of the softer/smaller camping gear out of the van while > traveling; this looks like a better idea for that particular thing than > either the car-top carrier or a mini trailer. Thoughts? >

Hmm. My thoughts? Sure! Um, it looks like it would take three people to hang it: One on each end to hoist the thing, one to handle the straps.

I wonder if it tries to beat itself to death at speed if it's not fully-packed with stuff so there's no loose fabric.

-- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR


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