My.02.  I picked up 2 set of Yakima crossbars last week.  They all fit, but
if you cam get the hi-rise towers, it gives you a little more height and
easier to strap onto.  I also picked up a set of Thule with the two bike
attachments yesterday for roof mount for FREEEEE! I may not need the
brackets and if not, I will get with you.  Will try to get them mounted
today.
Points to ponder-AFAIK-Yakima locks can be removed at the bike store if you
lose a key, but Thule can get new keys from the id# on the lock cylnder.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@mac.com>wrote:

> I goofed and ordered a "good deal" on used gutter mounts for a Thule
> roof rack from someone on Amazon.  Turns out I only got 2, not 4.
> Not terribly helpful and the seller is not admitting to a mistake.
> So, in moving on, I still need 2 more gutter mounts for a roof rack
> to accommodate 2 crossbars.  I went to REI today (Thule on sale!) and
> they only have a 4-pack available.  Thule only shows a 4-pack on
> their website.  I will call Thule on Monday and find out if they will
> package and sell just 2 gutter mounts.
>
> The preamble above is to inform the bigger question: I know I have
> seen Westies with three crossbars and I want to know how those are
> being used.  If the solution to my problem is just to buy the 4-pack,
> I want to know how this may benefit me down the road.  How would I
> make use of three crossbars in the future?
>
> Thanks, all!
>
> Melissa Mourkas
> 84 Westy "Honey Bee"
> Sacramento
>
> And yes, I do have a Westy life but I don't go camping when it's 105!
> Icky!
>