Hey, Jonce. We are traveling in an 84 (Suby 2.5). I've got Yakima bars with a basket and a rocket box, and bikes and other gear hanging on both ends. With such a big profile, the extra power (which I'm assuming is similar between the conversions) disappears when it gets windy, say 25-30 and up. Calm is not really an issue, but 4 hard shell boats angled or stacked is an even higher profile than I'm running. I do know that wind works my van hard enough that I am avoiding traveling when it is blowing. Yakima and Malone are two that I know of that market "micro-trailers" that are pretty versatile looking, for boats and maybe a dry box. I may try one next year, or price parts to build one (friends have done so for light trailers). Have fun with those boats! Kevin > On Mar 9, 2014, at 4:44 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > Jonce, I've seen top racks with high bars. The boats are laid in on their sides, and strapped. Of course, it will kill your gas mileage (maybe more than a trailer would), and you'll have to watch for low clearance. mcneely > > ---- Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM> wrote: >> Hi all >> >> Well, This past Xmas the family got kayaks to take when Camping. >> My camper is of course a 85 Vanagon with Zetec. >> >> Now the issue is how to drag or mount or transport 4 Kayaks, Kayak >> Gear as well as camping needs?? >> >> Trailer might be the only way to get it done but do not want a ultra >> heavy thing. >> >> Anyone out there with recommendations and or ideas?? >> >> Thanks Jonce > > -- > David McNeely |
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