Full length Westfalia roof rack

[Synergy Solutions]

Does anyone know where i can find this rack setup? Or was it a one off custom?

Thanks!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-volkswagen-vanagon-westfalia-syncro-5/
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[RoryGirl]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=738554

[Mateo83]

After seeing what they asked for those in the photos, I built my own for a fraction of the cost.

He deleted the original classified.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2492828
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[jimf909]

[skemems]

[E1]

*Exactly* my thought.

I cut a custom-fit 2x3 to help support our roof front and center — even though nothing’s up there anymore. There’s no question it’s saved fiberglass cracking and poptop hardware many, MANY times.

Aside, Hey Stuart!
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[jimf909]

[E1]

Plan on losing *at least* 10% mpg with a roof box. This came from 61 months of daily use.

Also plan on a considerable raising of center-of-gravity. Think “teeter-totter.”

Best advice on almost every system in these vans is to live without — or buy a Sprinter.
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[MsTaboo]

It looks like Bostig is building one. Quite expensive (at least to me), but really nice! They're claiming a max 1800 lbs capacity.
https://www.bostig.com/bostig-gunny-rack-system/

EDIT, I just noticed, it seems to be for tin-tops.
I'll leave this post for info purposes.
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[Xevin]

[skemems]

Yea, my question sidetracked the OP question.... :/
If using this large of roof rack on a fiberglass top I would assume the brackets that also place some weight on the rain gutter would be better suited or less of a risk of cracking.
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[SCM]

I think this has been hashed out quite a bit on this site with the "consensus" being that the roof itself is very stout, but the roof struts and the the operator's shoulder strength being the limiting factor.

My canoe weighs 80 LBS and and has travelled without any problem on the roof of my Westy for over 10 years. I no longer risk stressing my struts by popping my roof with the boat on top but have ZERO reservations loading the boat onto the roof for travel.

That roof rack doesn't weigh squat. What do you intend to put on it?

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[shagginwagon83]

It is important to point out that OPs photo has the CVC artificial rain gutter brackets that put the weight on the rain gutter when closed. With those, I feel comfortable carrying 100lbs+ in my cargo box/roof rack. Now opening it is another story

Edit. actually it only looks like those are on the front brackets.
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[Mateo83]

[E1]

Go, DIY! This forum largely exists and thrives from that.

I also find it a little ironic that so many claim to have concern for the health of US businesses and workers, then turn right around and promote buying everything from Amazon and Wal-Mart, and link sales of crap probably made by little kids.

Clarifying, too… the issue with weight on the fiberglass roofs isn’t so much about risks when closed, but rather when open and subject to crosswinds.
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[Synergy Solutions]

Well this went way off topic

Im well aware of weight concerns with fiberglass yall, and jack bombey pop top struts are my go to (mark is the best!)

I simply love the look, and how lights are mounted. Just a cool design is all.

Yall may continue your convo about how quality, cost, yada yada and fiberglass bending yada yada. I got my answer. Someone else can takeover this thread now
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[E1]

People were just trying to help, Stuart.

It’s all good perspective for future readers, too.
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