How do you know not roll your van Brady?

Robert NY

On Aug 30, 2009, at 6:55 PM, brady wrote:

> I have a Thule box on top of my Syncro westi so I can let you know
> from experience that...
> Adding a box to the top of a pop top makes it really heavy to lift
> up with stuff in it.  You can add gas struts to the pop top to aid
> in lifting with a loaded box.   Also don't roll your van onto the
> Thule box as it is not built to hold the weight of the van on it!
> Ask me how I know.
> Brady
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Sean Hyde <seanmhyde@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 5:23:42 PM
> Subject: Thule cargo box -- on pop-top or hitch?
>
> With a long road trip on the horizon for our family, we are
> considering
> adding a cargo box on top of our pop-top (Thule model "Ascent
> 1600"??) or
> a rear-mounted hitch version (Thule model "Transporter - Combi"??),
> for
> our 1991 Mulivan camper.  Does anyone have experience with either
> scenario, and thoughts on the pros vs. cons of each?  Our concern with
> mounting on the pop-top is the possible inability to raise the pop-top
> with the cargo box containing belongings, as well as possible wear
> on the
> pop-top hinges.  Any feedback you have would be appreciated.  Thanks!
>
> Sean & "Winnie"
> Seattle, WA