I’ve used the Hullavator on my Syncro Westy with my cedar canoe. I’ve always used it on the drivers side. With that said, depending how how your rack is set up on your tin top, you should have plenty of clearance. 

> On Feb 11, 2016, at 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