In a message dated 96-06-01 22:49:20 EDT, tmarcini@execpc.com (Tim Marciniak) writes: >I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to fit a Yakima bike carrier on >top of my 90 Westfalia. I would like to have the ability to carrier up to >four bikes at a time or two bikes and a canoe. I realize that it would be >a pain to remove all the carrier hardware everytime you wanted to pop the >top but it may be worth it, if I can carry all this stuff. I would >appreciate any suggestions on how folks carry this type of gear. I have a >lot of Yakima hardware from the past and would like to utilize it if >possible. Is a tailgate carrier a better alternative for bikes? Or maybe >the trailer hitch type? > > Go woth the trialer type hitch. Bikes standing on the roof add an awfull lot of wind resistance. Maybe the canoe should go up there. My clas 3 style hitch is ideal for this application. Dennis.
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