Date:         Mon, 8 Jun 1998 23:23:35 +0000
Reply-To:     John Welsh <jwelsh29@IDT.NET>
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From:         John Welsh <jwelsh29@IDT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Looking for Westfalia roof rack recommendations
Comments: To: Rich Jones <richj@SYBASE.COM>
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Rich Jones wrote:
>
> I'm tired of haphazardly tying my canoe to the roof with foam blocks, so
> I'm interested in what list members use.  Specific model numbers/prices
> would be great.

All,

I'm very happy with my Yakima #300 gutter mounts, $76.50, with #LB65
load bars, $31.50. They are installed on #542 artificial rain gutters,
$39.50.  I used 1 1/2 sets, ie three bars (not reflected in above
prices).  The rear one is mounted as far back and as high as I could get
it, with a piece of loose-rolling pvc pipe over the bar. This way I can
just lean my boat up against the rear of the van and then slide it on
up.  Not that it's as easy as it sounds, but it works OK.

John Welsh, San Diego
87 Syncro Westfalia GL
81 Triumph TR8