Thanks for all the replies on my roof rack dilemma.  For the record, the
9 replies were broken down as follows:

4 � had drilled theirs recently/a while ago/years ago, no problems and
love it � go for it
2 � suggested the tall foot racks from Yakima and/or Thule
2 � still trying to decide what to do
1 - suggested switching to foldable kayaks (thanks Barry :-))

Wonder if the drilling impacts the resale value at all; not that I�m
planning to sell�

~Eric~

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Unrau [mailto:eunrau@yahoo.ca] 
Sent: June 26, 2002 11:16 AM
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