Tim,
get over the yuppie label and go with either the thule or yakima racks.
they are the only brands with a good high-foot model. Quick and Easy makes
a more utilitarian rack (approx. same diameter as the yakima) but they
don't have a high foot model as far as I know.

Take a little pride in your vehicle, these racks look great and really are
the best out there. Would yuppies own anything but the finest?
Happy racking,
Don
82 diesel w/gti power
Thule high foot with 2 bike mts. kayak stacker and ski box

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> From: Root, Tim E <Root.Tim.E@TCI.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Vanagon roof racks
> Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 1:32 PM
>
> Hello, I was referred here by T. Carrington.
> I am looking for roof racks for my '84 vanagon. I need extra high
clearance
> because I am carrying a twelve foot long canoe, and because it is so
short,
> the ends point down into the roof instead of over the ends of the van. I
> have looked at Thule and Yakima, but those rack systems are too yuppyish
for
> me. I am more interested in function rather than fashion, and don't need
> locks. I saw some metal racks on a Vanagon in a photo on somebody's web
site
> (can't find again) that looked perfect for my application.
> Please help if you can!
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tim Root
> root.tim.e@tci.com  or  timroot@my-deja.com