Has anybody seen the foldable ladder that hooks onto the rain gutter to allow
access to accessories that are mounted on the roof?  I remember seeing one on a
website somewhere, but haven't been able to retrace my steps...

pensioner wrote:

> In the distant past before Detlev,  we carried four bicycles on a westie by
> custom drilling a 4 bolt raingutter device made by Yakima to fit two of the
> bolts on the poptop hinge.  With these mounted on the hinge base itself
> using longer carriage bolts you have a slightly tilted "raingutter" platform
> that articulates with the poptop.  Mounting Yakima 1A raingutter towers on
> these platforms and using a 72 inch bar and fork mount "hangers" four
> mountain bikes can be carried easily.  Out of the high drag area, easy to
> mount and de-mount, doubles as a maintenance stand.  Leaves the roof free
> for other toys and adds very little weight to be lifted when popping up.
> Keeps one from crying uncontrollably after driving under a not quite high
> enough edifice. We used an available gutterless mount to mount a non
> weight-bearing crossbar on the rear door to stabilize the rear wheels by
> cinching them down with toe straps, you DO remember the days before Shitmano
> clipless, don't you?
>
> To raise the top just loosen the straps.  Works well for the altitude
> challenged, less burly types like SWMABO.
>
> No holes to drill, no teats to pull, no hay to pitch,  don't have to punch a
> hole in the sombitch.  (apologies to the condensed milk historians)
>
> pensioner