In the States, there is a great carrier made by Sherpak.   We bought one
exactly the right size for the Westy roof rack a year or two ago from
Boundary Waters (outdoor, canoesupplies, etc.).   The version we bought is
the Sherpak 7, I believe.   Catalog says 20" wide, 45" long 13" high, about
7 cu ft.   Very heavy vinyl, and with lots of straps, heavy zippers and
over-cover.   Stuff inside has never gotten wet, even in driving rain (pun
intended).    $125 on the web site catalog, which also says something about
limited quantity at that price.

We attach ours to the westy with 4 bungy cords.   The numerous straps are
probably great for a rack.

Boundary Waters - Ely Minn., 800-223-6565.    www.piragis.com

Standard disclaimers apply - , I have no connections with Boundary Waters
or SherPak, am only satisfied customer, etc.

Dave
87 Wolfsburg
90 Westfalia

At 01:21 PM 10/13/98 +0200, Helmut Zeidler wrote:
>Hi All
>
>After Westfalia discontinued production of Vanagon roof rack bags,
>a different vendor starts to offer those bags again. It comes grey colored
>with three straps which secures the baggage on top of the drivers
>cabin.
>
>The price seems to be same as Westfalia: DM 199.- incl. VAT
>
>There are also bags for the Paulchen rack, same kind, but a bit
>bigger, price is DM 229.- incl. VAT
>
>You may know Branderup of their lovly tents:
>
>Brandrup
>P.O. Box 33 01 05
>D-80061 Muenchen
>
>Phone: +49 89 235588-0
>FAX:  +49 89 235588-70
>
>Brandrup only delivers to resellers.
>
>-Usual disclaimers-
>
>Helmut
>'80 Vanagaudi
>