Monday, August 1, 2016

Thule Evolution 1800 & Roadshower mounted on VW poptop

I finally moved my rack mounts to be able to put my Thule Evolution 1800 box on top (they were spread too wide before).

I've also created a VW poptop rack survey to collect information about how much weight people carry, type of racks, mounting locations, etc.  Take the survey here - https://goo.gl/forms/ua3Z4JOYI5Mg9cCB2
Responses (must submit to see up to date responses, summary as of 4/25/17 at bottom of this page) : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w5b0L4BrxVAlZeBVkwkjfFkiHRwS_LqRTyBfaxWlfLo/viewanalytics


Some photos










VW Poptop rack survey
23 responses
Do you have a VW poptop with a rack on top?(23 responses)
YesNo21.7%78.3%
Yes18
No5
Is you rack mounted on the side or top of your poptop?(23 responses)
Side (rail type mounts)Top (track type mounts)Other13%52.2%34.8%
Side (rail type mounts)8
Top (track type mounts)12
Other3
What is the manufacturer of your rack?(20 responses)
ThuleYakimaOther70%25%
Thule5
Yakima14
Other1
What type of stuff do you put on your poptop rack?(22 responses)
0246810121416Cargo box/…SurfboardsKayak/canoeBikesMaterials (…Other16 (72.7%)7 (31.8%)10 (45.5%)3 (13.6%)5 (22.7%)5 (22.7%)
ValueCount
Cargo box/basket/bag16
Surfboards7
Kayak/canoe10
Bikes3
Materials (hauling, etc.)5
Other5
How many pounds do you estimate your AVERAGE load is on your poptop?(20 responses)
0-10 lbs10-20 lbs20-30 lbs30-50 lbs50-75 lbs75-100 lbs100-125 lbs125-150 lbs1/210%50%30%
0-10 lbs0
10-20 lbs0
20-30 lbs0
30-50 lbs6
50-75 lbs10
75-100 lbs1
100-125 lbs2
125-150 lbs1
150-175 lbs0
175-200 lbs0
200 or more lbs0
How many pounds do you estimate your MAXIMUM load has been on your poptop?(19 responses)
0-10 lbs10-20 lbs20-30 lbs30-50 lbs50-75 lbs75-100 lbs100-125 lbs125-150 lbs1/226.3%15.8%26.3%
0-10 lbs0
10-20 lbs0
20-30 lbs0
30-50 lbs1
50-75 lbs2
75-100 lbs5
100-125 lbs3
125-150 lbs5
150-175 lbs2
175-200 lbs1
200 or more lbs0
Have you ever had any damage to your poptop because of your rack or load on it?(20 responses)
YesNo95%
Yes1
No19
Driving location & suspension (on/off road, OEM, Bilsteins or other)(8 responses)
on road, extra heavy duty bilsteins
on road, extra heavy duty bilsteins
On and off road, original suspension
Bilsteins
OEM
mostly paved go west conversion package
Mostly on road or mild off road. Nokian XL
Highways, but also Burning Man
If yes to the damage question, please explain the situation and damage.(4 responses)
mine is a 2003 weekender not a winnie top and have had no issues with it
roof cracked without any load. Replaced with fiberglass roof. No problems since.
Important question not asked: Use - Baja travel or city streets etc. Thanks!
Also, you should ask if people pop the top with the (empty) carrier still on...