David

        If you already have a Thule Rack then this won't help ~ But ~ I have Yakima Racks on My Westy & have the 

Yakima BoatLoaders installed in Both Sides of the FrontRack (Only 1 is Needed but I like to have the Opt') to make

the Solo Loading of My 16' Canoe ComfortablyDoable for this 71YrOld Body that I'm traveling around in ~

        Here is a Link to a Vid' of how it's done ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHttmdifr_8

        & here is a Link to a Pic' of VDubaru DressedToParty ~

https://picasaweb.google.com/109991183317103413704/C1VDUBARU?authkey=Gv1sRgCMW42OH705nRDA#5865078511762603970

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 11 Feb , 2016, at 6:48 PM, David Weaver 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