This is the setup I've been using for 5 years.  It is GREAT!!

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> From: RYLAND@AOL.COM
> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: canoe rack - no drilling required !!
> Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 11:02 PM
>
> Ive got a better solution to the canoe problem...
> similiar to don's but does not require drilling for the artificial rain
gutter
> and is bombproof !!
>
> the thule "super high foot" ( i think model #972?) attaches directly to
the
> raingutter of the westy, and clears the fiberglass top!  you can also
move
> them if necessary.  you will NOT find this as a fit in the thule manual.
REI
> carries this rack.  I carry my old town on it as well as two bikes !! ( i
got
> three bars, two over the luggage rack for the bikes and one way in the
back to
> tilt the canoe on to, then push it up...perfect.  With the canoe carrier
it is
> simply great !!