One of my customers has one on their Syncro Westy.  I believe it is set up
to pick the kayak up from the driver's side.  Why not just do that instead
of worrying about the sliding door?

Ken

On Thu, Feb 11, 2016, 8:48 PM David Weaver <busboy-nh@comcast.net> wrote:

> Just curious if anyone has used a Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier on a tin
> top Vanagon. I can load my 12 foot kayak inside the van, but have to remove
> the front seat to be able to close and lock the rear hatch. Not the best
> arrangement, especially when you have a passenger.
>
> Also want to know if when mounted on the right side of the van whether
> there
> is enough clearance to leave the slider open while the rack is lowered to
> load or unload the kayak. The Thule website simply says the rack fits the
> Vanagon, nothing more....
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Weaver
> Charlestown, NH
>
> 88 Vanagon GL
> 90 Westy
>