just fyi - it looks like, even with the REI 20% off sale, that the kit
is still cheaper on GoWesty.com.  their complete kit is $199 and the
total of the discounted pieces on REI is $235.
dusty.
On May 9, 2005, at 1:43 PM, Brian Wasson wrote:

> Thanks, Joy and others, for the comments. I plan to carry either a sea
> kayak or a tandem canoe up top on the Westy.
>
> Yakima makes two different "artificial raingutter" brackets (last time
> I looked) to allow mounting their 1A towers on vehicles that otherwise
> could not take them. They also used to make a mount called the "Top
> Loader." They let you mount racks on camper shells, Westy poptops,
> etc.
>
> Anyway, the "Side Loader" and "Wide Body" both bolt through a
> roof/shell to create a ledge on which to mount the towers. I think
> probably the Wide Body is the best for the Vanagon, from what I've
> seen. The Side Loader looks similar, but seems to be designed for
> areas of limited space. I think I'm going to get a Wide Body setup.
> Both versions are currently on sale at REI.com, if anyone else is
> looking for them.
>
> Brian
> :::<< I have Yakima racks on my poptop using the side loaders. >>
> :::
> :::What are "side loaders"?
> :::
> :::George