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Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
By:Jeff McGee
Date: 10/13/2009, 9:56 am
In Response To: Off Topic: Roof Racks ? (Reg_B)

: Not to start "Ford vs. Chevvy" wars, but at some point I want to
: "roof rack" (verb).

: So, "Thule vs Yakima" ? (alphabetical order, no primacy indicated)
: (-: Either one seems expen$ive, though I haven't priced down to the last
: buck.
: Opinions on one person loading assist gadgets would also be appreciated, e.g.
: the Yakima Showboat.
: and of course, mail/web order deals, good/bad experiences, etc.

: tnx,

: Reg

I unfortunately had to go the expensive route. I have a 1 ton pick-up with a canopy so the top of the vehicle is out of reach without having to stand on a chair. This did not sound to me like a reasonable option for my Cape Ann double weighing in at 73 pounds. So I opted for the Thule Hullavator, it is expensive but I only have to lift the yak a little higher than my waist and with the assist lifting to help get it the rest of the way it is very easy to do by myself. I am extremely happy with it and glad that I went that direction.

Messages In This Thread

Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
Reg_B -- 10/13/2009, 8:45 am
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
KenC -- 10/31/2009, 12:29 am
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Reg_B -- 10/26/2009, 9:22 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/27/2009, 1:49 am
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Reg_B -- 10/27/2009, 10:28 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/28/2009, 1:10 am
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ? *Pic*
Dan R -- 10/15/2009, 4:04 pm
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Reg_B -- 10/17/2009, 7:42 am
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John Van Buren -- 10/15/2009, 7:49 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/15/2009, 9:06 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 10/16/2009, 4:06 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/17/2009, 12:51 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 10/18/2009, 1:04 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/14/2009, 12:49 am
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ? *LINK* *Pic*
Dale Benham -- 10/14/2009, 1:29 pm
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
Dave Houser -- 10/14/2009, 3:56 pm
Thule
Robert N Pruden -- 10/13/2009, 10:54 pm
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
Brian Scarborough -- 10/13/2009, 4:52 pm
Thule
Doug S -- 10/13/2009, 3:17 pm
Re: Thule
Bill Hamm -- 10/14/2009, 12:51 am
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 10/13/2009, 12:36 pm
Re: Off Topic: Roof Racks ?
Jeff McGee -- 10/13/2009, 9:56 am
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Daniel -- 10/13/2009, 11:41 am