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pck
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 Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:24 pm Post subject: Easiest Westy roof rack to take on and off quickly |
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| I've decided I need a roof rack on my Westy for both a cargo hauler and a solar panel. Unfortunately I only have about 1/2" of clearance to get into my garage. So I'll be taking them on and off to pull in/out of my garage. What is the most "click in/out" setup that won't be a pain to mess with? |
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SCM
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| Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Easiest Westy roof rack to take on and off quickly |
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I can’t see how anything could easier than my Yakima (or an equivalent Thule) that secures to the imitation rain gutters. Unlock 4 locks, unscrew 4 knobs, then lift off the two crossbar/tower assemblies.
Removing your box and solar panels will probably take way more time.
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dobryan
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Easiest Westy roof rack to take on and off quickly |
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1/2" is all you lack? Maybe you can drop that in letting air out of the tires. Maybe a smaller set of tires/wheels
Yakima 1A tower are pretty easy to remove. In the example above Sodo just has to unscrew a knob at each tower.
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Corwyn 
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space
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Easiest Westy roof rack to take on and off quickly |
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| shagginwagon83 wrote: |
1/2" is all you lack? Maybe you can drop that in letting air out of the tires. Maybe a smaller set of tires/wheels
Yakima 1A tower are pretty easy to remove. In the example above Sodo just has to unscrew a knob at each tower. |
From what I read he only has 1/2" between the van roof and the garage opening
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Easiest Westy roof rack to take on and off quickly |
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Ah okay without the roof rack and cargo box!
Thanks, space!
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