I went to my local Department Store (K-Mart, Wal-Mart etc.) and got a
Rubbermaid storage container that has the locking handles on the sides,
a small set of tie down straps and a pair of small padlocks.  While it
is not a perfect fit, it sits up there nicely and can be locked.  If
someone really wants anything, they will get it.  It does take away from
clearance, and is not the most aerodynamic solution but hey since when
is worrying about aerodynamics on a Westy ever a big concern.
        When it is not on top the the camper, it is under our staircase with
emergency supplies (flashlights, water, MREs, 00 Buck and a few extra
boxes of .45).

Karl Wolz wrote:
>
> Not a bad idea.  Downside is it will make it that much more difficult to
> find a place to park in urban areas.
>
> I would question how easily it could be made waterproof, or at least
> resistant.
>
> Perhaps it would be good to hinge it at the top rear edge, so you wouldn't
> have to lift the whole unit to gain access.
>
> Karl Wolz
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeanne Maly" <traveller57@CABLEONE.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 1:56 PM
> Subject: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
>
> I've just come from meeting with a fiberglass fabricator with whom I
> discussed making a lockable lid for the luggage rack.  Since most of the
> cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, I
> was wondering if anyone else would be interested in purchasing one?
>
> I want the leading edge of this shell to be rounded so as to minimize wind
> resistance but the shell would have to be tall enough to allow enough room
> for cargo, probably 10 inches maximum.  I expect that it will be hinged in
> the front and accessible from inside the van with the poptop up and the
> window open.
>
> Has anybody else thought about this idea?
>
> Jeanne
> '87 Syncro Westy

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Jason M. Yasment
'84 Westfalia
'98 Jetta TDI