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• Re: Bike carrier
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 10:48:30 -0800
  ...It might make sense to buy the best deal you find on a rack with the bike attachments that you want, not worrying if...
• Fiamma or Thule?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:16:01 -0500
  ...Hi everybody, I�m looking for a bike rack for my 99 tdi westy and I have two options 1. The fiamma bike carrier...
• Fiamma Bike Racks Back in Stock - $219!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:03:51 -0500
  For those who missed out on them the last time, we just got in more of the Fiamma bike racks for the Vanagon. These...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 12:53:52 -0600 (CST)
  I wouldn't recommend either the roof mounting sort or the front mounting....why subject your bikes to bugs, flying rocks, etc. when you...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:24:55 -0500
  Blake, I sell Thule racks through our bicycle shop. Today I "tested" (held the foot up against the van and eyeballed) their extra tall...
• Re: Shower for vanagon westfalia ???
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 01:24:20 -0400
  ...Also, I have a pic of a cool bike rack setup for 2 bikes, mounted above the front portion of a Westy's luggage...
• Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - John M Rossi
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:13:25 -0500
  I just installed a Paulchen bike rack system on my '81 vanagon. Unfortunately, the place I ordered it from did not carry the locks...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 10:03:06 -0700
  ...Paulchen rack is rated for a load of 40 kilos, or 88 > pounds. Unless you > >>are carrying high end road bikes, four bikes will...
• re "Eurovan Can't Get Hitched"
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Fri, 23 May 1997 00:13:22 -0700
  > >We have a friend that needs a bike rack for a 1997 Eurovan for a cross >country trip. He was told in Phoenix that...
• Re: Taking Orders for Paulchen Racks.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 08:57:42 -0800
  Has anyone bought a Trotter Bike Racks from Italy that is on Steve's site? They look very simular to the Paulchen but a...
• Re: bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 11:46:40 -0700
  ...The rack holds three bikes and is very secure. We're on our second year with it and are very happy with it. Mia...
• Re: ladder advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:19:39 -0700
  ...rack with ladder and gas can attachment and couldn't be happier. I used it to carry bikes during camping trips and mountain bike...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:17:23 -0700
  ...Phil 84' Westy --- Fin Beven <FinBeven@MSN.COM> wrote: > On my '84 I used a front-mount bike rack. I liked > this because the...
• Re: "Eurovan Can't Get Hitched"
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 22 May 1997 13:48:50 -0400
  ...Dan On Thu, 22 May 1997 01:45:48 -0400 Erlaz@aol.com wrote: > We have a friend that needs a bike rack for...
• Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Clark Carr
  21 Apr 97 16:53:27 EDT
  ...That brings us to the second option; I found a really cool bike rack made by a company called Rack N Loc. It not...
• bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:12:53 -0800
  bob, et al. -just got back from driving to a bike race. race went VERY well for me. Anyways, i have the yak-racks...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 10:31:01 EDT
  ...The bikes will be dirty either way, but up front the thrown-up stones and tire chunks will damage your bike as well as...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 23:43:37 -0700
  what i've done on the EV is install a 1-1/4" trailer hitch, then i have a "Hollywood" bike rack that slips...
• Trailer hitch and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 5 Sep 2023 21:56:16 -0500
  ...Kids bikes are getting bigger and I’m now needing to carry four bikes on the back. I have a trailer hitch on the...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:02:25 -0700
  ...I will want to add a bike rack... she has a very strong bumper > with a towing ball... I was thinking of getting someone...
• Re: bike racks?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 14:10:48 -0700
  ...pop-top, and I'll be damned if I can find a good, > reasonably priced (under $300) bike rack- anyone have suggestions? > > Thanks- > > Cameron >
• Re: Fw: For sale: Aluminum Bike Rack for 1989 Westfalia poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 11:36:16 EDT
  Paulchen racks are made of steel, however several other companies in Europe make aluminum racks for Vanagons. Steve '74 Campmobile New German Side Tents...
• Re: Bike carriers ?
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 01:10:45 EST
  ...VW T2 $270.00 VW T4 $335.00 Bike rack Companies: FIAMMA Paulchen primavelo Unibike Steve '74 Campmobile New Side Tents at http://members...
• Re: EVers raid BR31!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Peters
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 15:48:56 -0500
  I am also an EV MV owner w/ a garage full of bikes & am in the market for a bike rack. What are you...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:02:40 -0400
  Could not find anything at Sportrack for the "Portage A1110s". Warren
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:01:14 -0400
  Could not find anything at Sportrack for the "Portage A1110s" Warren
• Re: canoe rack - no drilling required !!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 06:26:28 -0400
  ...I carry my old town on it as well as two bikes !! ( i got > three bars, two over the luggage rack for the bikes...
• Fiamma Bike Rack Purchase Update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:49:10 EST
  Just wanted to drop a line to all of the folks that expressed interest in doing a group purchase on a Fiamma Bike rack...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:48:08 -0600
  ...had that Yakima roof rack mounted on the hatch for 7 years on 2 different vans and had 4 bikes on there several times...
• Paulchen vs Fiamme Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:49:09 EST
  ...I would like the option of using the rack for carrying loads other than bikes. Any opinions from those who have gone before? Ken...
• RE: Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 12:49 PDT
  Regarding your question about the bike rack - spend the $90 and get the Rhode Gear model 'Super Shuttle'. This is the sweetest rack and...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 16:19:33 -0700
  Ahhhh, In my SUV with a Yakima rack and a Mt Bike on top I hit the lower edge of my garage door at...
• "Bile" Rack for a Eurovan -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Alan Yamada
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 14:50:53 -0800
  i too would like to know which is the best bike rack, i don't have a EV though, i have a vanagon. the...
• Re: Synchro Adventure Wagon FS in NoCal
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:18:49 -0800
  ...For that price i can have a syncro westy tii(co) AND the radio, propane heater and bike rack.... Ok, back to the grinding...
• bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 13:10:17 -0400
  ...Any comments as to increase in fuel consumption with these bike racks, especially on long trips ? Bryan & Alicia Marshall < Never fry bacon in the...
• Hatch Bike Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:47 -0600
  ...bike rack bolted to hatch >> >> Does anyone see a problem with doing this to a Vanagon? Besides >> having to >> butcher the back hatch a...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 26 May 2005 15:36:09 -0400
  ...The rack I have lets me do this while the bike is still locked onto the rack. Sure, I probably reduced my gas mileage...
• Bike Rack @ Misc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Wigen
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:40:49 -0700
  Dose anybody have a source for a resonably priced Bicycle Rack that attaches to the rear hatch of a 1984 Vanagon/Westfalia? Also looking...
• Bike rack - plus - stove knob
  Historical mailing list - Gentle Ridge
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:50:57 -0500
  Our '85 Westfalia came with a spiffy aluminum bike rack that the previous owner brought over from Germany, a Euro Carry camping gaz 50...
• bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 26 May 2005 16:40:57 -0400
  ...rack, so the bike :::can :::be easily folded down out of the way when I want to open the rear hatch. :::The rack I...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 07:10:59 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a rear > > hatch tandem bike rack -- > > >> not a roof rack, I'm too short to be hauling > > stuff up there...
• Thule roof rack for sale
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 20:27:42 -0400
  New Thule roof rack with one bike carrier for sale. It came off a 1997 Jetta Trek. Never used. Asking $200. Call John at...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Search (again)
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:08:45 -0600
  ...Does anybody have a used Paulchen rack they want to get rid of?? I'm looking for the First class type (trombone-style wheel...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:19:01 -0600
  I liked what I saw on a Vanagon that had a front mounted bike rack. Pretty slick looking if you ask me and it...
• Re: bike racks in back
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 06:47:01 PDT
  Last bike haul I had BOTH. 5 bikes do not like to fit on 1 carrier ! I have an old clamp-on-the-bumper...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 14:35:09 -0800
  ...carry 4 bikes. Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:40:55 -0500 From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Racks I bought a...
• Re: bike rack bolted to hatch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:53:27 -0700
  I have my Yakima rack mounted on the hatch of my 84. I used a couple of sections of Westie curtain track to land...
• Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 23:00:43 -0600
  ...Its not bad lifting with just the rack and basket, with a bike it gets a little hard, with a bike and a spare...
• Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:40:08 -0400
  ...Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch I'm interested in a fold-away, inexpensive (under $75.00) bike rack capable of carrying 3 bikes...
• Yakima rack Options
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 10:05:59 -0800
  Yakima racks are pretty pricey, but nice. I use the yak bars and towers, but my bike attachments are Rocky Mounts. They are very...
• Bike Racks - Again !
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:35:16 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a rugged, economical, quality built bike carrier. I...
• Re: acessory rack mounting
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 07:37:21 -0700
  ...I'm going with a fary lee rack on the liftgate for bikes, then the roof rack still for the rocketbox. one can lift...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:22:36 EDT
  ...I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It is adaptable for van hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I...
• New Bike Rack available
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 06:31:29 EDT
  ...This rack connects to the right end of the rear bumper in a manner not readily discernible from the pictures. The bikes are carried...
• Re: A rack to carry 2 bikes, 1 gas can and a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:51:25 -0400
  ...to carry a 5 gallon gas can, 2 bikes and a spare tire. The rack > fits on the back door of the Vanagon. Pretty...
• Re: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Dec 1995 10:40:38 -0800
  ...I'm pretty sure I will never be able to manage putting bikes on this rack but since I have a 78 with the...
• Paulchen Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 00:48:35 -0500
  I recently purchased a used Paulchen rack and have a few questions; First, I have a bike with a large diameter seat tube, the...
• Fw: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 17:20:19 -0400
  Geez, I know I'm short and all, but how do you guys load bikes on TOP of a Vanagon with a roof rack...
• Re: 4 Bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:17:58 -0500
  ...You might find a rack for two or even three bikes that bolt into the hole for the ball but it would be unusual...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner Rain
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 09:31:25 -0700
  speaking of racks... I notice a lot of interest in rear-hatch racks, when I've been hoping to mount a front bumper bike...