> >I tried some Thule racks (tall) but I was unable to attach them so that the >poptop could still be raised - his was important if we were to take the >canoe on long trips. > I had the same problem. The solution was to notch the rain gutters so that the rear rack was able to hang over about 3" (75mm or so). Now I can take my Grumman Eagle 18 anywhere the van goes. Plus the sight of a great big grumman canoe on the top of turd (the worlds worst looking '82 westy) always raises eyebrows with the SUV set. Chris Smith Outer Chicagoland '82 Westy (turd) '74 The Thing (thingy) '90 Jeep (commuter) |
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