I'm acquiring a new kayak (my Very First) this weekend. I will be
hauling it with me to Flathead Lake next week for a vacation. I will be
camping on the way there and back so I want the thing in the way as
little as possible while on the road.

I can think of three ways to carry the thing and none are impressing me
very much right now, so I could use a little assistance brainstorming
this thing.

Way 1. Inside the Westy. The kayak is only 10 feet long so it should
fit. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: In the way, but not a big deal.

Way 2. Tied on top of the Westy. Pro: I already have anchor points to
tie it to. Con: Reduced mileage, and the poptop won't pop without
removing the thing. I can't afford a rack at this time.

Way 3. Tied atop the trailer. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: The top of the trailer
is fiberglass with a skin of Mellow Yellow-colored paint, I worry that
the kayak will wear through the paint.

Picture of trailer here:

<http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tOV1dWDwOXMSnopLSjrEWKGZse01VKwBV0kK2DXjCqc?feat=directlink>

Picture of boat tied atop Westy to show present lashing points:

<http://picasaweb.google.com/j.michael.elliott/BoatOnBus?authkey=Gv1sRgCNWmgq-f1Mb5rwE&feat=directlink>

Picture of kayak:

<http://www.rei.com/product/784205>

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Rocky J Squirrel
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR

Alistair Bell wrote:
> or put a canoe on top, always got better mileage on summer trips with 18
> foot cedar canvas canoe on top.
>
> alistair
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> On 20-Jul-10, at 4:40 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>
> Or pull a small trailer. I get 2mpg better highway fuel efficiency in my
> 84 Westy when the Westralia is hooked up.
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