You can buy the high rise adaptors which makes it much easier to install
attachments.  I use 3 cross bars with one located near the back hatch.  For
kayaks I use the Hully roller unit which allows me to roll the boat up onto
the van. Available from Yakima racks.
Doug E.
'84  Van-Go
'67 vw convertible  Vert-i-go
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: Roof Rack ?

> Please see the load bars installed yesterday.  I know I could use a
> hi-rise
> attachment to get them a little higher, but I have a chance to get another
> set just like these for cheap.  Advice if more than two are needed.  I
> have
> a 14 ft sit-in freshwater molded kayak.  May want to mount a cargo box or
> bike carrier also.  Thanks.
> http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/RoofRack08212009?authkey=Gv1sRgCP3GtJaChr30nAE&feat=directlink
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle