During the bike rack thread of a few weeks ago I
suggested using a single crossbar from a van utility
roof rack installed at the far rear of the rain
gutters. I figured to hang the bikes by fork mounts
and deal with the rear wheels and the hatch somehow.
Won't be necessary.

Someone gave me one of these
http://www.karriteus.com/products.asp?Product=Van
last week and I just tried fitting it to the Westy.
Works fine with the poptop down, but the slight inward
offset (about 3/4") of the uprights causes the roof
when raised to hit the upright. Clicking the Product
Specification link of the Van Rack System item shows
the problem.

I'll use the Saris Bones hatch rack for a while yet,
but if anyone wants this for a hardtop Vanagon, come
get it out of my driveway (Richmond VA).  Act fast
'cause i'm listing it in the local trader by
tomorrow's deadline.

Stephen

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