Tim, get over the yuppie label and go with either the thule or yakima racks. they are the only brands with a good high-foot model. Quick and Easy makes a more utilitarian rack (approx. same diameter as the yakima) but they don't have a high foot model as far as I know. Take a little pride in your vehicle, these racks look great and really are the best out there. Would yuppies own anything but the finest? Happy racking, Don 82 diesel w/gti power Thule high foot with 2 bike mts. kayak stacker and ski box ---------- > From: Root, Tim E <Root.Tim.E@TCI.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Vanagon roof racks > Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 1:32 PM > > Hello, I was referred here by T. Carrington. > I am looking for roof racks for my '84 vanagon. I need extra high clearance > because I am carrying a twelve foot long canoe, and because it is so short, > the ends point down into the roof instead of over the ends of the van. I > have looked at Thule and Yakima, but those rack systems are too yuppyish for > me. I am more interested in function rather than fashion, and don't need > locks. I saw some metal racks on a Vanagon in a photo on somebody's web site > (can't find again) that looked perfect for my application. > Please help if you can! > > Thank you, > > Tim Root > root.tim.e@tci.com or timroot@my-deja.com |
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