I would much prefer to load/unload from the slider side for both convenience and safety. It tends to keep me further away from traffic at busier launch sites. Iım in the Lakes Region of NH where we have far too many out-of-state drivers staring at their cell phones or in-dash GPS to pay attention to anything going on around them. The slider side also gives me easier access to my gear. Will not be carrying on my Westy as I do not want to drill the top to mount the rack. A gutter mount is too much hassle when I want to open the poptop.
On 2/11/16, 9:37 PM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > One of my customers has one on their Syncro Westy. I believe it is set up to > pick the kayak up from the driver's side. Why not just do that instead of > worrying about the sliding door? > > Ken > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 8:48 PM David Weaver <busboy-nh@comcast.net> wrote: >> Just curious if anyone has used a Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier on a tin >> top Vanagon. I can load my 12 foot kayak inside the van, but have to remove >> the front seat to be able to close and lock the rear hatch. Not the best >> arrangement, especially when you have a passenger. >> >> Also want to know if when mounted on the right side of the van whether there >> is enough clearance to leave the slider open while the rack is lowered to >> load or unload the kayak. The Thule website simply says the rack fits the >> Vanagon, nothing more.... >> >> Thanks! >> >> Dave Weaver >> Charlestown, NH >> >> 88 Vanagon GL >> 90 Westy > |
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