Andrew,
First off you didn't tell us if you have a westy or just regular van.. the
top makes a difference in the mounting... of course....

Second... I posted my advice on the Thule just a few weeks ago... If you
don't get enough advice in the next day or so, I suggest you check the
archives.

Personally, I think the racks are the way to go if you have the bucks...
they're not cheap, but they're more secure and prolly less likely to damage
the top or the canoe.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Dunn" <AndrewD158@aol.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 3:07 PM
Subject: Canoe, To Thule or not to Thule?

> Hey there. Long time no talk.  Recently married and taking the first
family
> trip in the Box.  I'm wondering if anyone has any experience mounting a
canoe
> on top of the vanagon.  Is using the Thule Rack, or the direct method
> advisable?  Gotta get outta town fast before we melt.  Insights
appreciated.
> Yours
> Andrew Dunn
> 89 gl
>