Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:28:06 -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: Brainstorming: Kayak on Top?
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There are foam kayak cradles? Who knew?
(New to paddling.)
--
Rocky J Squirrel
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR
Doug wrote:
> I would suggest going with the top of the trailer. Buy a pair of the
> inexpensive foam kayak cradles to cushion between the boat and the
> trailer. These also compress slightly as you strap the kayak down
> providing a secure attachment.
> Doug E.
> '84 Van-Go
> '67 vw convertible Vert-i-go
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel""
> <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:10 AM
> Subject: Brainstorming: Kayak on Top? (was: Gas Mileage Improvements?)
>
>
>> I'm acquiring a new kayak (my Very First) this weekend. I will be
>> hauling it with me to Flathead Lake next week for a vacation. I will be
>> camping on the way there and back so I want the thing in the way as
>> little as possible while on the road.
>>
>> I can think of three ways to carry the thing and none are impressing me
>> very much right now, so I could use a little assistance brainstorming
>> this thing.
>>
>> Way 1. Inside the Westy. The kayak is only 10 feet long so it should
>> fit. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: In the way, but not a big deal.
>>
>> Way 2. Tied on top of the Westy. Pro: I already have anchor points to
>> tie it to. Con: Reduced mileage, and the poptop won't pop without
>> removing the thing. I can't afford a rack at this time.
>>
>> Way 3. Tied atop the trailer. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: The top of the trailer
>> is fiberglass with a skin of Mellow Yellow-colored paint, I worry that
>> the kayak will wear through the paint.
>>
>> Picture of trailer here:
>>
>> <http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tOV1dWDwOXMSnopLSjrEWKGZse01VKwBV0kK2DXjCqc?feat=directlink>
>>
>>
>> Picture of boat tied atop Westy to show present lashing points:
>>
>> <http://picasaweb.google.com/j.michael.elliott/BoatOnBus?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWmgq-f1Mb5rwE&feat=directlink>
>>
>>
>> Picture of kayak:
>>
>> <http://www.rei.com/product/784205>
>>
>> --
>> Rocky J Squirrel
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
>> Bend, OR
>> KG6RCR
>>
>>
>>
>> Alistair Bell wrote:
>>> or put a canoe on top, always got better mileage on summer trips with 18
>>> foot cedar canvas canoe on top.
>>>
>>> alistair
>>>
>>> On 20-Jul-10, at 4:40 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>>>
>>> Or pull a small trailer. I get 2mpg better highway fuel efficiency in my
>>> 84 Westy when the Westralia is hooked up.
>>>
>>> <http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XFS952PUlmQ/TBA8o-v0viI/AAAAAAAACV8/gXos84XiSf8/s1600/IMG_1504.JPG>
>>>
>>>
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