Back End Baskets vs Roof Top Carriers vs Utility Trailers

Mikeyb · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:53 am Post subject:

Awesome. A little paint job, same colors as your Van, and you're set! Congrats! Cool

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DAIZEE · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:01 pm Post subject:

I've pretty well decided on a front platform(maybe small box) and same on back. That way weight is distributed and I don't have to worry about towing. I think if I fit bicycle whips (with red flags) and 4 corners, I should have no problems.
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peaceful warrior · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:24 pm Post subject:

DAIZEE · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:32 pm Post subject:

hmm that gives me an idea. 4 whip flags, one VW, one Vanagon, one Cda and the 4th???? mmmmchief cook and bottle washer. Yes I can make it interesting. Laughing

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84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

joetiger · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:19 pm Post subject:

I was looking around at cargo bags earlier and found this thing:

http://www.rightlinegear.com/cargosaddlebag.html

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It's inexpensive and looks like it could maybe be modified to work on a Westy.

Slow day at work.
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singler3360 · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:31 am Post subject:

Anyone have a pic of this installed on their van?
EDIT: Would this interfere with the rear wiper?

Ryan Pruden · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 94

heres my custom swing out box that i made last year. I should of put a receiver in the bumper thou, but i didnt want to cut the chrome bumper.

goffoz · Samba Member Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486

What about a single wheel trailer
http://www.cruiserlift.com/swivelwheel46.html
best and worst of both worlds.. Laughing

I have a friend with an old splitty and an original helite, He's been cruising in it for years and loves it

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:43 pm Post subject:

joetiger · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:36 pm Post subject:

Another interesting rear cargo bag...This one mounts to the hatch, not roof rails. Just for soft gear though:

http://www.aeropack.com/

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'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32

"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron

"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond

Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present

www.josephtrussell.com

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:41 pm Post subject:

dubbified · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject:

I have front/rear Rockymountain twin peak bumpers.. I'm rigging for a much longer trip, where we're packing alot into/onto the van and wanted some options.

I'm presently in design of two apparatus for additional storage, in the front for a small scooter (yamaha Zuma/similar) perhaps some additional storage..

The rear, is being designed to be multi purpose.. a disconnectable 2ft deep platform nearly as wide as the van, which I can slide pneumatic wheels onto, or utilize as a platform for hangin out on the back hatch open.. when mounted, can be used to toss the cooler on, other storage, firewood, etc..

My design will bolt into the hitch, secure into the rear D ring brackets for stability.. when swung open will have spring pins which make the swingout stay open in a couple positions. The swingouts will have adjustable feet which acts somewhat as a outrigger, stabilizing the vehicle somewhat. The front apparatus will also have the same.

One swingout will offer a tire mount, gascans, the other swingout will be a ladder/gascans and hold the bikes.

When I buildup the swingout uprights, they will stand straightup, then match the angle of the rear hatch, so the tire will lay back toward the hatch just a tad, as well as the ladder, offering a neutral weight onto the swingout, and the tire will sit closer to the window, cans or lockbox will mount to the backside of the upright, above the bumper.

Been reviewing DIY bumper, DIY swingout manufacturer, can get the swingout bearings for about 40$.

I'm not jazzed by the atypical swingout latch/hasp designs which are kinda unsightly, been looking at high security hasps where the key goes up into the lock.

The cool thing, is that when I dont want to use this, I can disconnect the whole deal. The idea is that this swingout will be modular, and not used when in city, can be easily disconnected when needed.

danfromsyr · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:03 am Post subject:

Didn't know where I should post this thread I found in a Jeep Forum.
but an economical idea for those who want a cheap DIY (w/o welding) roof cargo rack

Thread: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/diy-roof-rack-1174670/


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