Olympus-OM
[Top] [All Lists]

[OM] Re: An SUV Question (roof rack capacity)

Subject: [OM] Re: An SUV Question (roof rack capacity)
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:42:46 -0700
When I thought about this a few years ago I concluded the same thing. A 
strong rack in the back of a pickup or one of those SUVs with the 
little open bed in the back would be better.


Winsor
Long Beach, CA
USA
On Jun 10, 2004, at 9:08 AM, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:

> It is my feeling that it isn't going to be easy to find ANY vehicle 
> nowadays
> ( except maybe a Hummer) that'll have strong enough luggage racks, and 
> a thick
> enough roof structure to handle the weight that's added to said racks. 
> All
> the racks I've had in recent years visibly flex even when you stay 
> within the
> recommended weight limits. I'd also think that the combined weight of 
> the wood,
> hardware, and any safety rails that you should have to prevent you from
> inadvertently stepping off, and the weight of the camera gear and the 
> photographer
> would put you over what weight would be safe to avoid damage to the 
> roof.
>
> George S.


==============================================
List usage info:     http://www.zuikoholic.com
List nannies:        olympusadmin@xxxxxxxxxx
==============================================

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
Sponsored by Tako
Impressum | Datenschutz