Malcolm,

I would not drill holes in my top!

I use Thule racks on my westy.  I forget the model # but they will reach
over the top and still mount on the gutter rails.  I carry 4 bikes and a
canoe with no problems.

Charles Michaux
'91 Westy (43K)
'73 Thing (30K)

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> From: Malcolm Williamson <malcolm@cast.uark.edu>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Westy roof rack question
> Date: Wednesday, June 11, 1997 8:49 PM
> 
> Does anyone have any words to the wise regarding the idea of putting 
> gutter-mount roof racks (Yakima) on the pop-up top of a Westy, using bolt

> on adaptors? I'm looking at a max load of maybe 100 lbs., and usually 
> much less. My usual load will be windsurfing masts, and I'd rather be 
> able to open the top with them still attached. Comments, anyone?
> 	-Malcolm Williamson
> 	 '87 Westy