I have a roof rack system that I purchased from gowesty. Two rails attached
to the fiberglass via screws with rubber washers. Yakima racks connect to
the rails very easily and slide for adjustment. I carry surfboards and find
it a real bear to get them up there. I can't imagine bikes. I am adding a
hitch mount bike rack.
I use a pvc prop to hold the top up when I have boards on and need to pop
the top. I prop it vertically inside the van at the front of the top with
one end over the safety strap (seatbelt looking thing) bolt. On the lower
end I cut a groove in the pvc to accept the metal flange. It was a temporary
fix that I has become standard operating procedure. Even with the racks
empty I use the bar. The extra weight seems to overload the shocks.
If you go the direction of the rails attached to the fiberglass I suggest
calling the folks at gowesty for some advice on how to do it. It was a bit
nerve racking to drill into the top.
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On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Glen Gilbert <glen@...> wrote:
Thanks Kent. We've got 4 bikes on a Yakima Swing Away on the trailer
hitch
so the rear is not an option.
Do we need any extra support for the poptop even when the cargo box is
empty? I'd like to keep it on the roof (empty) when we pop but am worried
about the extra 40-50 lbs. I saw someone put a extendable hood prop under
there's to add some security.
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Adam Mentzell
Certified Advanced Rolfer
The Rolfing Center of State College
921 Pike Street, PO Box 1153
Lemont, PA 16851
(814) 571-8079
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