-----Original Message-----
From: Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
To: Alain Thibault <alain@INTERGATE.BC.CA>
Date: Friday, March 31, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: luggage bags

>Alain,
>Here are three posts I copied from my personal archives:
>
>In the States, there is a great carrier made by Sherpak.   We bought one
>exactly the right size for the Westy roof rack a year or two ago from
>Boundary Waters (outdoor, canoesupplies, etc.).   The version we bought is
>the Sherpak 7, I believe.   Catalog says 20" wide, 45" long 13" high, about
>7 cu ft.   Very heavy vinyl, and with lots of straps, heavy zippers and
>over-cover.   Stuff inside has never gotten wet, even in driving rain (pun
>intended).    $125 on the web site catalog, which also says something about
>limited quantity at that price.
>
>We attach ours to the westy with 4 bungy cords.   The numerous straps are
>probably great for a rack.
>
>Boundary Waters - Ely Minn., 800-223-6565.    www.piragis.com
>
>Standard disclaimers apply - , I have no connections with Boundary Waters
>or SherPak, am only satisfied customer, etc.
>
>Dave
>87 Wolfsburg
>90 Westfalia
>
>
>At 01:21 PM 10/13/98 +0200, Helmut Zeidler wrote:
>>Hi All
>>
>>After Westfalia discontinued production of Vanagon roof rack bags,
>>a different vendor starts to offer those bags again. It comes grey colored
>>with three straps which secures the baggage on top of the drivers
>>cabin.
>>
>>The price seems to be same as Westfalia: DM 199.- incl. VAT
>>
>>There are also bags for the Paulchen rack, same kind, but a bit
>>bigger, price is DM 229.- incl. VAT
>>
>>You may know Branderup of their lovly tents:
>>
>>Brandrup
>>P.O. Box 33 01 05
>>D-80061 Muenchen
>>
>>Phone: +49 89 235588-0
>>FAX:  +49 89 235588-70
>>
>>Brandrup only delivers to resellers.
>>
>>-Usual disclaimers-
>>
>>Helmut
>>'80 Vanagaudi
>
>
>From: Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
>
>Dave Caston wrote:
>>
>> From: Dave Caston <DavidCaston@compuserve.com>
>>
>> Hi listees!
>> I want to explore options for having a soft luggage rack pouch made that
>we
>> can store stuff in and protect them from the elements. The idea is to
>> construct it from heavy truck tarp type fabric that is durable and
element
>> proof.
>
>> 4) Does such an animal currently exist?
>>
>> 5) If answer to four is yes, who sells/makes them?
>>
>Dave,
>Another listee has BTDT some time back. I don't think he'd mind if I
>sent his original post. I'm not sure if he's still on the list, but you
>can probably still reach him pmail. I live in the area and can vouch for
>the store's reputation.
>Larry
>'82 diesel->Jetta Westy
>
>
>Subject:
>        Canvas roof carrier followup (long)
>   Date:
>        Thu, 24 Apr 1997 23:21:00 -0500
>   From:
>        Chris Braymen <Bonehead@compuserve.com>
>     To:
>        Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
>
>
>
>
>The original store that I was considering to make a custom canvas
>roof carrier for my '84 Westfalia was going to charge me $112 U.S. and
>an
>unspecified lesser amount for 10 or more.  Al Knoll wrote to the list
>saying that was a reasonable price and mentioning Kirkhams in the same
>breath.  I had heard of Kirkhams before, but didn't really know what
>they did until I called them.  As I understand, they make pretty good
>canvas tents.  Anyway, their stock roof carrier models were even better
>quality than the first place, they were easy to work with, and their
>custom bag was only $80 U.S., no group discount.  I put $40 down and
>will
>pay the rest May 15th when the bag is done.  It takes them a while to
>do custom orders.  For those interested here are the details:
>
>20" wide, 46" long, 14" deep.  Zippered on three sides with 2 pulls
>so the bag can be opened from the center or one of the sides.
>There is a flap over the zipper to keep out the elements.
>
>Made from 13oz Boat Duck (Natural color)
>(This is the canvas.  The Natural is the same color as my Westie popup
>canvas, also available in Grey-Green and Yellow-Tan.  I think the 13oz
>refers to it's weight per square yard.
>It's nice stuff.)
>
>12oz Vinyl Laminated Poly (Blue) for the entire bottom instead of
>canvas.
>(I wanted this because the canvas is "water repellant" but not
>"waterproof",
>and I didn't want the bag to soak through from the bottom while sitting
>in a wet luggage well.  They had a lighter 8oz vinyl but I liked the
>thicker stuff better.  They tell me it's the same stuff they use for
>their tent floors.  They suggested carrying a box of plastic trash bags
>in the carrier to wrap stuff you really don't want to get wet.)
>
>Tie straps sewn to the canvas and positioned for the Westie tie downs.
>Each tie strap has a metal "loop through" cinch to tighten it down.
>
>They've got my order on file (Chris Braymen) and anyone interested can
>ask
>them to refer to it.  I was working with a guy named Todd.  If you're
>not
>in a  big hurry you might wait until my bag is done to find out if I
>left
>anything out or mis-measured :)
>
>Kirkham's Outdoor Products
>3125 South State St.
>Salt Lake City, UT  84115
>(801) 486-4161
>
>Also, perhaps for a more waterproof solution, someone sent me the
>following info:
>
>>Saw your post on the need for a container for the overhead luggage rack. I
>>have also been looking for something since a trip to Alaska a couple of
>>years ago. I think I've found a good solution but have not seen or
>>purchaced it yet. The container is made by "Sherpak" and is designed as a
>>cartop container. They have several sizes but one of them is, 20"wide x
>>45"long x 13" high. I measured my westfalia and it looks as if it will fit
>>fine. The following is a clip of their advertisement in the catalog I
have:
>
>>"Designed to protect your gear from the worst conditions mother nature
>>whips up, the Sherpak is carefully constructed of heavy duty, UV resistant
>>vinyl with electronically welded seams. It compresses for smaller loads,
>>reducing wind resistance and flap, and folds up compactly for convenient
>>storage. The Sherpak attaches easily with quick release buckles. Large two
>>way zippers allow easy access from the back or sides."
>
>>"Sherpack 7 - dimensions as above, 7 cu. ft., 11 lbs. $145.00 U.S.
>
>>I found this in a catalog from a very fine outdoor-canoeing supply store
in
>>Ely Minnesota. The product lines they carry are usually the best. The
store
>>is called "Piragis Northwood Company" and their toll free ordering number
>>is 800-223-6565, 24 hrs a day. I'm sure they'll send you a catalog. Their
>>e-mail address is http://www.piragis.com
>
>Thanks for all your help and I'll let you know how it comes out!
>
>Chris Braymen
>bonehead@compuserve.com
>'84 Westfalia "Buttercup"
>
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Alain Thibault <alain@INTERGATE.BC.CA>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Date: Friday, March 31, 2000 12:24 PM
>Subject: luggage bags
>
>
>>Hi
>>Does somebody remember or know which vendor on the List had luggage bags
>>that fits the actual luggage space and attaches to the 8 brackets
>>already there. A custom fit.
>>Also how can I access the Archives?
>>Thanks
>>Alain
>>Westy 1991
>>
>
>From: David Katsuki <dkatsuki@world.std.com>
>
>We have the Sherpack 7 from Piragis (see second enclosure from Larry) and
>have been quite satisfied with it.   It keeps stuff dry through the
>nastiest of windy downpours, and is extremely well made with very heavy
>vinyl and an attached outer cover that adds further rainproofing.    Fits
>the luggage rack perfectly.    We hold it down with four bungee cords, and
>it also has three or four attached straps to compact the load (or lash it
>to your canoe if you're boating.)
>
>Dave
>87 Wolfsburg
>90 Westfalia
>
>At 08:36 PM 12/27/98 -0700, Larry Hamm wrote:
>>From: Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com>
>>
>>Dave Caston wrote:
>>>
>>> From: Dave Caston <DavidCaston@compuserve.com>
>>>
>>> Hi listees!
>>> I want to explore options for having a soft luggage rack pouch made that
>we
>>> can store stuff in and protect them from the elements. The idea is to
>>> construct it from heavy truck tarp type fabric that is durable and
>element
>>> proof.
>>
>>> 4) Does such an animal currently exist?
>>>
>>> 5) If answer to four is yes, who sells/makes them?
>>>
>>Dave,
>>Another listee has BTDT some time back. I don't think he'd mind if I
>>sent his original post. I'm not sure if he's still on the list, but you
>>can probably still reach him pmail. I live in the area and can vouch for
>>the store's reputation.
>>Larry
>>'82 diesel->Jetta Westy
>>
>>
>>Subject:
>>        Canvas roof carrier followup (long)
>>   Date:
>>        Thu, 24 Apr 1997 23:21:00 -0500
>>   From:
>>        Chris Braymen <Bonehead@compuserve.com>
>>     To:
>>        Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>The original store that I was considering to make a custom canvas
>>roof carrier for my '84 Westfalia was going to charge me $112 U.S. and
>>an
>>unspecified lesser amount for 10 or more.  Al Knoll wrote to the list
>>saying that was a reasonable price and mentioning Kirkhams in the same
>>breath.  I had heard of Kirkhams before, but didn't really know what
>>they did until I called them.  As I understand, they make pretty good
>>canvas tents.  Anyway, their stock roof carrier models were even better
>>quality than the first place, they were easy to work with, and their
>>custom bag was only $80 U.S., no group discount.  I put $40 down and
>>will
>>pay the rest May 15th when the bag is done.  It takes them a while to
>>do custom orders.  For those interested here are the details:
>>
>>20" wide, 46" long, 14" deep.  Zippered on three sides with 2 pulls
>>so the bag can be opened from the center or one of the sides.
>>There is a flap over the zipper to keep out the elements.
>>
>>Made from 13oz Boat Duck (Natural color)
>>(This is the canvas.  The Natural is the same color as my Westie popup
>> canvas, also available in Grey-Green and Yellow-Tan.  I think the 13oz
>> refers to it's weight per square yard.
>> It's nice stuff.)
>>
>>12oz Vinyl Laminated Poly (Blue) for the entire bottom instead of
>>canvas.
>>(I wanted this because the canvas is "water repellant" but not
>>"waterproof",
>> and I didn't want the bag to soak through from the bottom while sitting
>> in a wet luggage well.  They had a lighter 8oz vinyl but I liked the
>> thicker stuff better.  They tell me it's the same stuff they use for
>> their tent floors.  They suggested carrying a box of plastic trash bags
>> in the carrier to wrap stuff you really don't want to get wet.)
>>
>>Tie straps sewn to the canvas and positioned for the Westie tie downs.
>>Each tie strap has a metal "loop through" cinch to tighten it down.
>>
>>They've got my order on file (Chris Braymen) and anyone interested can
>>ask
>>them to refer to it.  I was working with a guy named Todd.  If you're
>>not
>>in a  big hurry you might wait until my bag is done to find out if I
>>left
>>anything out or mis-measured :)
>>
>>Kirkham's Outdoor Products
>>3125 South State St.
>>Salt Lake City, UT  84115
>>(801) 486-4161
>>
>>Also, perhaps for a more waterproof solution, someone sent me the
>>following info:
>>
>>>Saw your post on the need for a container for the overhead luggage rack.
I
>>>have also been looking for something since a trip to Alaska a couple of
>>>years ago. I think I've found a good solution but have not seen or
>>>purchaced it yet. The container is made by "Sherpak" and is designed as a
>>>cartop container. They have several sizes but one of them is, 20"wide x
>>>45"long x 13" high. I measured my westfalia and it looks as if it will
fit
>>>fine. The following is a clip of their advertisement in the catalog I
>have:
>>
>>>"Designed to protect your gear from the worst conditions mother nature
>>>whips up, the Sherpak is carefully constructed of heavy duty, UV
resistant
>>>vinyl with electronically welded seams. It compresses for smaller loads,
>>>reducing wind resistance and flap, and folds up compactly for convenient
>>>storage. The Sherpak attaches easily with quick release buckles. Large
two
>>>way zippers allow easy access from the back or sides."
>>
>>>"Sherpack 7 - dimensions as above, 7 cu. ft., 11 lbs. $145.00 U.S.
>>
>>>I found this in a catalog from a very fine outdoor-canoeing supply store
>in
>>>Ely Minnesota. The product lines they carry are usually the best. The
>store
>>>is called "Piragis Northwood Company" and their toll free ordering number
>>>is 800-223-6565, 24 hrs a day. I'm sure they'll send you a catalog. Their
>>>e-mail address is http://www.piragis.com
>>
>>Thanks for all your help and I'll let you know how it comes out!
>>
>>Chris Braymen
>>bonehead@compuserve.com
>>'84 Westfalia "Buttercup"
>>
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