Ian, (This may be of interest to all on the list...the same deal applies) First of all Thule does have an 800 number , I'm not working today but I'll get it to you next week and they'll get you a catalogue. We can ship UPS to you...with this offer, 10% off retail and free shipping. (Thule will drop ship for its dealers.) Ok, re the rack. Here's what I do. I have the super high feet which do clear the westy rack. With 65 inch bars mounted to the luggage rack area of the roof rack you can mount one fork mount bike (or upright bike on each side and still pop the top without removing the bikes. ( Thule also makes 78 inch bars avaialable by special order only.) When I carry sea kayaks and canoes I slide the second bar back and pop the boats and the bikes on then remove at the campsite along with the second bar. This is the safest way to carry boats and bikes. I wouldn't mount fake rain gutters in the pop top. I did this to mine before the super high feet came out and it's alot of extra weight on the roof with even one bar on. I'll have the thule number for you next week.... Also we are a dealer for The North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware etc. This list has saved me tons in repairs and I'll offer list members "good" deals on great outdoor gear. Regarding the thule awning....can't get it to work the the westy top up so I don't advise it used for Westy's . Great for other buses with Thule racks however, I'll be in touch Craig Charles 87 Westy The shop is Life Tools in Green Bay Wisconsin.
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