Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 14:50:58 -0400 (EDT)
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From: KENYON FAIREY <kfairey@oit.umass.edu>
Subject: Re: Canvas roof carrier
Chris -
If you are talking about some kind of zippered case that would fit
inside the roof carrier on a Westy, I would certainly have some interest.
I have used a cheap plastic container that is low-profile, but not too good,
for a year. The top doesn't hook down and placing bungies appropriately is
a challenge. We ended up having to tie it on with far too much rope when
we were out west in windy areas.
Are these people on the Web? Do you have any "pictures" of what
this might look like? Would like more details.
Thankx-
Kenyon
>
> Dear list members,
> A local (SLC, UT) canvas factory-store makes a really nice heavy-weight
> canvas car-top carrier for $56. Trouble is, none of their stock
> sizes is perfect for fitting my '84 Westie luggage rack. They will
> custom make one for me for around $112. At first I thought that was
> too steep but calling around I find similar products of lower quality
> and misfit for $100 and up. So I have two questions:
>
> 1) Does anyone know a better source for a good quality soft car-top
> carrier that will fit the Westie luggage rack? I saw one mention
> of something in the archives but no follow up. What do people
> use to cover stuff up there?
>
> 2) The factory-store said the price would come down if I ordered
> 10 or more but I don't have a firm quote yet. Is anyone interested
> in these? I'd be happy to relay more information if there is an
> interest.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Braymen
> bonehead@compuserve.com
> '84 Westfalia "Buttercup"
>
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