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)

Yes	18
No	5

Is you rack mounted on the side or top of your poptop?(23 responses)

Side (rail type mounts)	8
Top (track type mounts)	12
Other	3

What is the manufacturer of your rack?(20 responses)

Thule	5
Yakima	14
Other	1

What type of stuff do you put on your poptop rack?(22 responses)

Value	Count
Cargo box/basket/bag	16
Surfboards	7
Kayak/canoe	10
Bikes	3
Materials (hauling, etc.)	5
Other	5

How many pounds do you estimate your AVERAGE load is on your poptop?(20 responses)

0-10 lbs	0
10-20 lbs	0
20-30 lbs	0
30-50 lbs	6
50-75 lbs	10
75-100 lbs	1
100-125 lbs	2
125-150 lbs	1
150-175 lbs	0
175-200 lbs	0
200 or more lbs	0

How many pounds do you estimate your MAXIMUM load has been on your poptop?(19 responses)

0-10 lbs	0
10-20 lbs	0
20-30 lbs	0
30-50 lbs	1
50-75 lbs	2
75-100 lbs	5
100-125 lbs	3
125-150 lbs	5
150-175 lbs	2
175-200 lbs	1
200 or more lbs	0

Have you ever had any damage to your poptop because of your rack or load on it?(20 responses)

Yes	1
No	19

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...