Hi listees!
I want to explore options for having a soft luggage rack pouch made that we
can store stuff in and protect them from the elements. The idea is to
construct it from heavy truck tarp type fabric that is durable and element
proof. I know a manufacturer and tried to presuade him to make such an
animal on his own but he claimed/felt that there would not be enough
interest. Well, I think different. Hench the p-mail. So, if you would
respond via e-mail to (davidcaston@compuserve.com) with _responses only_ to
the following questions I would appreciate it a great deal.
(The more responses I receive the more accutrate the research!)

1) Would you be interested in a soft pouch that we could strap securely to
the top of our beloved vanagons/buses?

2) Does everyone have the factory installed lash down hardware riveted into
the the luggage area? Are busses significantly different?

3) If no factory lash points are available to you where would you feel
confident in attaching it? (i.e. rain gutters, a clip that goes inside door
frame?)

4) Does such an animal currently exist?

5) If answer to four is yes, who sells/makes them?

6) What would the fair asking price be for something like this? $100, $150,
$200? (Remember you get what you pay for)

7) What items would you like to carry most often in it? i.e. sleeping bags,
tents, folding chairs, etc.

8) What would be the max height above the edge you feel adequate?

Thanks,
Dave, Sherrie & an 85 GL Westie named "Vinnie"
Hangin' in  Allentown, PA
"The wheels on the bus go round & round (hopefully)!"