Neil,

I have had a Thule box on my van for over ten years now. I love being able
to get my stuff out of the van and keep it clutter free. And if you are
traveling with 4 people it is almost a must.  The roof gutter system works
great. I have never had a leak or any type of cracking. I did add extra
silicon sealant to the rubber pads when I installed them though. Usually
when we stop to camp I unload the box with our gear so popping the top is
not much different than normal. I have popped it with a bunch of stuff in
it and that can be difficult.
I usually take mine off when not traveling. But if you look on line there
are many Westy with those boxes on top.

Mark

On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 10:34 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm considering adding a Thule box to my pop top.  My PT has the gas strut
> assists but if the capacity is 110 lbs. and the box itself weighs 40 then .
> . .
>
> Has anyone ever found the full weight of the bars, box, and gear inside to
> be too much to lift easily?
>
> Please/thanks!
>
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> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah)
> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby)
> '90 Westfalia Subagon
> Fulltiming since August 2008
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>

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