Hi Eric,

I did this on my 85 westy about 7 years ago to hold two Nordkapps, no
problems so far. I but mine on the top of the pop-top so I have hole through
the top. Other ones I have seen drill the holes in the side so there is no
hole to the inside of the poptop. Go for it.

J.R. Beckham
Narragansett Rhode Island
85 Westy
87 Wolfsburg
91 GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Eric Unrau
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 2:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks

Here in Vancouver, BC a lot of Westy owners seem to be using the Thule
or Yakima artificial rain gutter brackets
(http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.asp?sku=542&dept_id=16)  bolted
to their camper tops and standard crossbars from either company to carry
kayaks, canoes, sailboards etc.  One guy told me he stands on the bars
regularly without any signs of stress appearing in the fibreglass.

Although this looks like the most practical solution, I'm having a hard
time committing to the idea of drilling holes in my camper top.  Any
comments/encouragement from those of you who have done this would be
appreciated; arguments against also appreciated.

~Eric~
'89 Westy