A good but MORE expensive idea is the custom aerodynamic
fiberglass locking luggage box that nests right inside the
Westy front carrier. Check out the pictures at my hopelessly
out of date website:

www.vanagon.ORG (not .COM)

and click on "Bagawest"

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:33:57 -0500
>From: Karl M <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
>Subject: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>I'm curious as to what most folks use in the luggage area to
store items
>that need to stay dry and out of the weather. I see the
Sherpak 7 is now
>being sold again, for around $80. Any other good and less
expensive ideas?
>Thanks!
>
>Karl