Date:         Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:06:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions
Comments: To: Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
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Both Yakima and Thule make extensions that fit in their load bars. You
pull the extension out so it's a few feet out from the side of your van.
You lift one end of your boat and support it on the extension (there's an
upright to keep it from falling off) --- then you got to the other end of
your boat and lift it onto the rack at the other end --- then slide the
end of the boat being supported by the extension on to the rack at the end
with the extension --- then slide the extension bar back into the rack.
Yakima calls it a Boatloader and Thule calls it an Outrigger Lift Assist.
I think they're pretty cool and plan to get one when I decide which rack
to spring for.

Cheers,
Doug




"Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET>
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09/22/2003 04:40 PM
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        Subject:        Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions



Tim,

What type of kayaks are you trying to put on top of your Westy? I am 6'2"
and have not figured out how I could ever get our fiberglass tandem sea
kayaks on top of our 87 Westy Syncro w/o a ladder and/or hoist. Then again
when we take the boats out we are going where the Westy can't and would
leave it home, the Jeep is much easier(lower) to put boats on. I have
thought about a trailer, but would have to build it myself as shipping the
pre-made kits to Alaska is expensive. Besides I would probably want to
custom build one with personalized options and out of Aluminum for the
weight savings. Vanagons are underpowered enough with out the weight of a
trailer and gear.

Mark in AK
87 Westy Syncro

Hey all,

I use the gutter mounts adapters in the rear attached to the bolts for
the hinges for the pop-top, and use the tall towers up front. and the
tall towers in the front. Lemme know if you need more info.  ...JMM

Justin M. Mayrand
1980 Westy "SuperVan"


On Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 01:03 PM, Tim Beidel wrote:

> I just purchased a 1987 Westfalia and am trying to figure out how best
> to
> deal with the kayaks and boats.
>
> * Will the Yakima 1A HiRise towers clear the camper top on a Westy?
>
> * Will the Yakima 1A with the 3.5 inch extenders work just as well on a
> Westy?
>
> * Any recommendations for a trailer that can handle both bikes and
> kayaks?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
> South Portland, ME
>
>