Date:         Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:17:48 -0230
Reply-To:     Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
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From:         Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Roof racks
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In high-end roof racks, I think there are basically two brands, Yakima and
Thule.  Neither is cheap.  I've used Yakima for years to carry a 19-foot
boat with no problems.  I've used them (on previous vehicles) to carry two
boats or a boat & a bike.  No problems.  I suspect Thule are the same.  The
full setup, new, might cost something like $200, but it's been a while since
I bought racks.  You have to drill through the poptop to attach them, but
once you get over the fear of doing that, it's not hard.

You can get them at REI or other camping/outfitter stores.  Maybe a bit
cheaper at a mail-order outfit  like Campmor?

I don't know anything about cheaper options.



Joy



On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Michael Kimball <kimballmk@gmail.com>wrote:

> suggestions re: roof racks for Westy (for surf boards etc)
>