Well, cooler heads, albeit with wine glass in hand, are prevailing.

While this method is still "removable", it wouldn't be easily removable.  And, I
think, part of the value of this would be the ability to use it and then stow
it.  For example, Peter Buettner (and I) could never get in our garages with
this in place so, using it for a shorter trip would be a real hassle.  After my
8 month trip to South America, I'll probably want to use it for vacations but
not have it on the van all the time.

Plan C?

Jeanne

----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack

> The more I think about this, the better my ideas get! ;-).
>
> Replace the whole rack with a custom designed high top storage box!
>
> Take off your rack, and have the fabricators make a mold of its base,
> and then form a high top unit built on top of the base you just molded.
> This way you will have a one piece unit with more storage capacity that
> will fit perfectly on the roof yet could still be removed if desired.
> Just attach it the same way the rack is attached, but completely sealed
> around the bottom.
>
> You might check with Ed Anderson at Adventure Wagon in Fort Bragg
> California if he is still around.  Last I heard the molds for the
> Vanagon were for sale, and that would save you lots of money and time.
> You would only have to fabricate the back of the box, and you could use
> your rack for the lower part of that mold.
>
> Stuart, at home relaxing now with a glass of wine.