These racks in the link below look like a good company.  I like the Garvin
too.  What I want to do is more of a custom thing made of aluminum with a
floor and front a rear permanent storage box.  The front one can be angled
for wind deflection.  I would really like to put some more batteries in the
rear box along with tools, jack, spare parts, oil, etc (heavy). The front
box would hold all the stuff I used to carry in my cabinet in the Westy.
That would include shower stall/solar shower, curtains, linens, spare
clothes, and toiletries. I would be able to additionally add a side tent and
an awning (light).

I want to make it out of welded aluminum, so it will be strong, light and
won't rattle.  I won't put a spare tire up there, but gas, water, and
coolers will want to end up there and they are heavy.  I also want to be
able to add a Thule system on top of it, so a canoe can be added on top of
everything else.

Is this absurd thinking and if so, how does one carry all his crap on a trip
deep into the forest?

Thanks for all your responses

Sincerely,

Craig Rogers

85 westy weekender
86 Syncro
----- Original Message -----
From: "80 Westy Pokey" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack

> If I were buying one I think I would look into one of the Con-
> Ferr racks at:
>
> http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/truck_stop/parts/conferr7.
> htm
>
> (Long URL be careful to get the whole thing if you are
> cutting and pasting)
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
> ---- Original message ----
> >Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:27:34 -0800
> >From: "Brent Christensen" <sbsyncro@hotmail.com>
> >Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack
> >To: <Syncro@yahoogroups.com>, "Craig Rogers"
> <rogers23@optonline.net>
> >
> >probably one of the nicest baskets I have seen is the "Load
> Warrior" made by Yakima:
> >
> >http://www.yakima.com/products/dynamic/8007070_6.html
> >
> >Very stout looking and quality looking construction.  They
> make a couple of cool accessories for it, too like a soft
> pack, spare tire carrier, light mounts, etc.  About $250
> Internet price (without the accessories)
> >
> > I have one of the early "Basket Case" units and it *pales*
> in comparison.
> >
> >Brent Christensen
> >'89 GL Syncro Westy
> >Santa Barbara, CA
> >  ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: Craig Rogers
> >  To: Syncro@yahoogroups.com
> >  Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 7:42 PM
> >  Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack
> >
> >
> >  I like the South Africa rack at the link below, but I'm
> wondering what kind of weight a rack like that would
> support.  I also like a rack I saw somewhere with a solar
> cell in the front for a wind deflector.  I saw a nice basket
> style rack on a Hummer today, with 6 rail connectors on each
> side.
> >
> >  How much weight will the rain gutters on a regular non-
> westy Vanagon hold.  It looks like either of the ones I am
> speaking of will hold a lot of weight, so will the roof
> support a full load on one of these?
> >
> >  Thanks.
> >
> >  Sincerely,
> >
> >  Craig Rogers
> >
> >  86 Syncro
> >  85 Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
> >    ----- Original Message -----
> >    From: papa tony
> >    To: Craig Rogers
> >    Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 6:33 PM
> >    Subject: Re: [Syncro] How much weight on a roof rack
> >
> >
> >    Craig,
> >
> >     Check out the syncro at this site
> http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa/sa.html .  The more
> attachment points the better weight distribution.
> >
> >    Tony
> >
> >      Craig Rogers <rogers23@optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> >      Hi,
> >
> >      I'm new to the list, having just bought a Syncro. I
> have been a die-hard
> >      Vanagon fan for years, but haven't experienced the
> joys of the Syncro until
> >      recently and I have become a total convert and could
> not go back to a
> >      regular Vanagon much easier than a Ford.
> >
> >      I'm wondering how much weight the roof of a Vanagon
> will handle using a roof
> >      rack supported by the rain gutters. Also, I need to
> find someone in the NE
> >      that can make a custom safari style rack for me. Going
> from a Westy to a
> >      non-Westy, is a big change and the rack figures
> prominently into it, because
> >      I don't have enough room for all my camping stuff. I'm
> also entertaining
> >      ideas for things to incorporate into the rack, so I
> would love to hear some
> >      suggestions. Thank you and I hope to see you in the
> woods.
> >
> >      Best regards,
> >
> >      Craig Rogers
> >
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