Sean,

Your idea is a little elaborate for me, but very imaginative.  I fear it would
also be expensive.   I'm also disinclined to remove the existing luggage rack
because when the van is not being used for long trips, the luggage rack matches
the poptop and looks perfect just the way it is.

Besides which, the syncro needs a second spare tire and I don't think it would
fit in the drawer.  I've been looking for a spare tire keeper to add on and they
are quite expensive (more than the estimated cost of this lid).  Also, I would
have to choose between the spare tire keeper and a storage box on the rear end.
My, my.  Home improvement is always complicated, isn't it?

What I'm looking for is simplicity, but secure space.

Jeanne

----- Original Message -----
From: <Vgonman@aol.com>
To: <traveller57@cableone.net>; <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack

> I have an Idea. It might be a little elaborate for your purposes, but since
> we're still in the design stage, what the heck. Replace the current luggage
> with a unit that has a slide out "suitcase" that locks into place. See my new
> webpage for a VERY rough sketch.
>
> Sean B.
> '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus"