DAVID MOST wrote: > > I'd like to move a queen size bed with a regular vanagon, and I'm > wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I did move a full size bed a > couple of weeks ago by strapping down the boxspring to the roof and > shoving the matress into the cargo area. But, I didn't have to move it > very far and was able to keep the speed down. > In this case, I'd like to move it hundreds of miles driving at highway > speeds. I'm looking for an inexpensive solution to this problem, and > > I'm wondering if some sort of cheap rack would be any help. I suppose > people tie all sorts of things to the roof and drive, but I didn't want > the matress AND boxspring to fly off and hit anyone behind me. > ANy thoughts? David: The queen size matress will fit with a struggle - put the rear seat down and put the matress on top of it. I got mine home that way. You'll have to come up with some kind of carrier for the boxsprings - I had to pay for delivery for that - It doesn't bend like the matress. Gary 80 Westy; 88GL |
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