Edward T. Furlong wrote: > > A Westy-type after-market van conversion shop here (Denver) sells plates that can be bolted to the sides of the poptop and a Yakima rack mounted in them, but I > I have the Thule version and they work great. They have a nice thick rubber pad between the plate and the roof with little rubber rings that seal it very well. I've never even noticed dampness on the inside around the bolts. I have a Thule roof rack and ski/snowboard attachment. The heaviest thing I've carried is 2 surfboards but I can't imagine having problems. The pop top roof are quite strong so as long as your latch holds it down securely I don't think there is any chance that wind or reasonable loads will damage or rip your roof off. -- +------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Glen Buhlmann | I know it all. I just can't remember | | GB Computer Consulting | it all at once. | | Burnaby, BC | | | gbuhlman@direct.ca | | | '77 VW Westfalia | | +--------------------------+---------------------------------------+ | http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/5288/ | +------------------------------------------------------------------+
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