Not sure how much gear you're talking about. The PO of mine put a
false-gutter-mount rack, Thule Summit Black Box on the roof and because it's
placed near the back of the van it doesn't inhibit raising the roof much due
to weight. Works well. The only thing you need to carry then is a
collapsible stool. You can also use the canvas bags made for the front
luggage compartment or just make your own. I've used a large plastic tarp
placed in the luggage bin then put everything in the bin and fold the tarp
over it, then bungie that load down. Both methods keep things pretty
accessible and dry.
Check out gowesty for example: http://tinyurl.com/2wdse

Bob Stevens
'87 Westy Syncro
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> Hi all:
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone has used one of those cheap 4' x 4' Utility
> Trailers. In particular, is a trailer with 8" "Highway Rated" tires
> suitable for towing behind a Westfalia?
> I'd like to relegate some of the "gear" taken with a family of 4 to
> somewhere other than the floor  :)
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> Tom
> http://home.tomrowsell.com
>