I've got a Yakima rack with a cage (called the "basketcase"kind of like
the bottom of a box) which spreads out between the bars and sides. Also
comes with a stretch net to keep stuff in. It works great and is very
aerodynamic. Even if you don't purchace a yakima system, I'll bet you
can "MacGuyger" it to fit your rack

yu can find out more info (and a groovy little illustration) at:
http://www.yakima.com/Products/luggage/basketcasenet.htm

enjoy!
Brad Knapp
Designer
Rapp Collins Communications
Minneapolis
bknapp@rccmpls.com

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>I have decided against the Garvin roof rack due to its
>weight of over 50 lbs . and instead purchased a Sucro Safari
>rack for my syncro westfalia.  It is made out of 3/4"
>alumnium bars, is very rigid and only weights 25 lbs. with a
>rack size of 45" x 60" with 5" sides.  I wanted a large rack
>so I can keep stuff low and spread out for best weight
>distribution and wind resistance.  It's a great set up...but
>i need to put a floor in it.
>
>My question:  Can I use a solid plywood (1/4") floor or is
>up-lift from the wind something i need to be concerned
>about?  The rack will be mounted about equidistant betweeen
>the front and rear axles and it seems that by the time the
>wind from driving gets back there, it will not be very
>strong at the level where the floor is....most of the draft
>will havve already been diverted over and above that level.
>I plan to put stuff in the front rack to divert the air up
>and over the roof rack...so, do you think this will be ok.
>How about drilling 1" holes in the plywood...(prefer not
>to).
>
>Any help greatly appreciated.
>steve

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