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• 2" Allen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:01:17 -0700
  I hadn't seen this rack mfg before so thought I'd pass it along. www.allenracks.com Nice fold down option to easily...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 06:02:45 EDT
  ...They still hold the hatch open with four bikes on the hatch mounted bike rack. Still a PITA to close with no bikes on...
• Re: Van Cargo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:26:37 -0700
  ...We > need to carry one Burley bike trailer, three bikes, two jogging > strollers. Right now I have a Surco rack on Yakima bars on...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 08:31:46 -0800
  I'm not biased. I'm just relating what I saw in the photo. It had round bars. That's Yakima. I'm sure...
• Vanagon Front hitch??
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:03:44 -0600
  I've seen some Vanagons with a front hitch and motor bike rack. What brand hitch is used? OR what hitch modified to fit...
• Re: Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gentle Ridge
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 23:39:09 -0500
  Bobby wrote: <<Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy. Please visit my site for a picture of my bike racks on the...
• New Paulchen Rack (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 08:32:57 -0400
  I just purchased a bike carrier myself, but I decided to buy one made by Fiamma (Italy). It was considerably cheaper than the Paulchen...
• Re: Bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 12:00:36 -0700
  A friend of mine has a rather unique solution for carrying his bikes on his Westie. What he did was to get some of...
• Re: Receiver hitch for westy?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:13:23 -0700
  ...Dennis are you out there? Gonna do another run? Also, I fitted it with a Thule "Mission Control" fold-down bike rack that I...
• Re: rear hatch bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 21 May 2003 14:27:34 -0700
  http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have...
• Re-New Paulchen Rack (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 13:30:15 +0100
  >I just purchased a bike carrier myself, but I decided to buy one made by >Fiamma (Italy). I also just bought one of these...
• Cool 'micro-trailer' for your Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 14:19:02 -0400
  ...great for kayak/bikes etc. ----- I'll stick with my roof racks but it looks like a great little rig. Cheers, Doug
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 11:11:57 -0700
  The Saris Bones rack that I have now mounts very securely by six straps to the hatch and the arms that support the bike...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:44:39 -0500
  ...250lbs (Spare tire, Gary Lee Rack, Hi Lift Jack, 5gallons of gas, shovel, pick axe, chain, nostalic stickers, bike)....... and it can be held...
• Re: class 3 Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:38:41 -0500
  ...When I was on my last trip I ran into some people who had my same >hitch, and exactly the bike rack you mention...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 2000 06:45:13 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• Re: Roof racks, kayaks, and wind
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 07:42:23 -0500
  ...It holds two kayaks ( I generally have two light touring/recreation boats on there) and two bikes at max capacity. (the bike racks are...
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:34:57 -0700
  ...I don't know if I would lever a bike rack with two bicycles off one of them. See http://www.ageebike.com/images...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bartlett
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 21:49:48 +0500
  Anybody out there have a good idea for a bicycle rack for the back of the Vanagon?In the front they get covered in...
• FS: 87 Vanagon (blown engine) $2000 Tacoma, WA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 6 May 2001 13:09:51 -0500
  ...http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi-cls/ad.exe?P1+C17+A0+R85906+Q252067 640 says it has a bike/ski/luggage rack and an...
• Re: swing away tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:56:38 -0500
  Have you ever tried making a front bike rack? I've looked thru the archives for this, only thing I found that looked at...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:27:14 -0700
  ...had that Yakima roof rack mounted on the hatch for 7 years on 2 different vans and had 4 bikes on there several times...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 May 2005 17:54:08 -0500
  ...The rack I have lets me do this while the bike is still > > locked onto the rack. > > > > Sure, I probably reduced my gas mileage...
• 4 bikes? why not 6
  Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 18:22:05 -0700
  ...segment much like the Paulchen rack. I could put some more on the roof with a Thule bike carrier ..... Bj�rn Bj�rn Ratjen...
• Strange Vanagon airfoil sighting
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:23:55 +0000
  ...defelct air around bicycles ona roof rack, but the roof was bare, bikes were on a rear rack. Anyone familar with this rig? John
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:31:40 -0700
  ...My hatch stays up with the Saris Bones rack >>> on it but not if there's a bike on that rack. I currently have...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:52:18 -0500
  ...a bike rack without bikes on it), or to last you a very long time with no extra weight. That's the ones Zoran...
• roof rack for 84 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 00:01:12 -0400
  Found a couple of articles about roof racks for Westies. One mentioned that Thule recommends no more than 2 bikes mounted to a roof...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:22:37 -0700
  ...So if yer running a bike rack, I wouldn't use these 'cause it won't stay up (personal experience) The 251 829 331...
• Otawwa Dealer URL
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:18:47 -0700
  I am looking for the URL of a VW accessory dealer in the Otawwa (SP?) area the sell side tents the Pulchen bike rack...
• rear wiper disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 14 May 2002 16:01:26 -0700
  What is the easiest way to electrically disconnect and reconnect the rear wiper? I need to do this when my bike rack is on...
• Bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:40:45 -0700
  ...So now it's time to hang one mens 27" dirt bike on the westy. Please share what works and sources. Thanks Larry 87...
• Re: Bike Rack @ Misc.
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 12:55:07 +0000
  Don Wigen wrote: > > Dose anybody have a source for a resonably priced Bicycle Rack that > attaches to the rear hatch of a 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: [F] EV GT? (was vw's for sale)
  Historical mailing list
  26 Apr 1996 19:39:48 GMT
  ...A EuroVan GT is the current EV that comes w/ a team issue GT bike and rack, didn't you know?... :-) Norman '93 EV...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:50:39 -0700
  ...trips with > two or three bikes.) > > Anyway, it's often impractical to open the hatch with the bike rack > folded out, because it requires...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:52:45 -0500
  ...struts the hatch will stay up with a Fiamma bike rack (but no bikes) > attached, whereas with the one-strong-strut / one-weak-strut...
• Part # needed, Calling all ETKAphiles
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:33:16 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:16:51 -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...
• Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:00:04 -0500
  ...Being disappointed over having won & lost the bid on the Paulchen rack offered earlier...does anyone else have a rack they would like to...
• Tires Batt isolators bike racks etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:18:07 -0700
  ...Bike racks: Mount a raingutter thingy from Yakima on the rear of the westie top using a couple of new holes in the raingutter...
• Re: garber bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 00:04:58 EDT
  Is the name Garber or Graber? If it is Graber, I've have good luck with one of their units that would adjust to...
• NY Westy spotted in Richmond
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 13 May 2007 07:33:54 -0700
  A very nice white one with trick grille, alloys and Fiamme bike rack. Anyone on the list? Stephen ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let...
• Re: EV's are amazing.
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:15:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Bikes? The thing some here have said about the hitch mount bike rack sounds interesting to me. I have a receiver hitch on my...
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:18:37 -0700
  Also, FWIW, I find that I can carry my bike on the luggage rack. (front tire removed and stowed in Westy) Neil. On Tue...
• Re: Who makes these racks?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 17:21:45 +0000
  ...racks for many different vehicles. They are light, very strong, and can be outfitted with many different options to contain various objects. Bikes, kayaks...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:16:23 -0700
  ...What looks to me like very well made(TIG welded) Bike/cargo racks. The 1"1/4" tubing he uses HAS to be MUCH...
• Re: Paulchen rack security
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:28:51 EDT
  In a message dated 4/26/99 4:09:51 PM, rossi@IASTATE.EDU wrote: <<I just installed a Paulchen bike rack system on...
• Re: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:11:00 -0500
  ...Jump on the wheel well and grab the bike. The down side to carrying bikes on the back is that some day someone will...
• Racks
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:41:16 -0800
  ...Sadly what I'm looking for is a nifty bike rack similar to the one I saw today on the Centennial Trail in Snohomish...
• Re: Anyone rolling north?
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 13:52:39 -0700
  ...Four hrs up the road we realized my bike rack is still sitting at Miller's sierra German. If ANYONE is headed north and...
• re. Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 12:25:32 -0700
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/hatchstrut/hatchstruts.htm <http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/hatchstrut/hatchstruts.htm> Gary Lee http://www...
• awnings and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 21:43:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...awnings and bikes Do any subscribers in the UK know where I can buy an awning that can attach to the side of my...
• Re: Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 26 May 2005 18:21:37 -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...
• Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:28:32 -0500
  Oh boy another kayaker/biker.... How do you have your racks arranged? I have to do a new rack system now that I have...
• Re: Taking Orders for Paulchen Racks.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:02:55 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/0 4:57:54 PM, you wrote: <<Has anyone bought a Trotter Bike Racks from Italy that is...
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:14:45 -0600
  ...I have a bike rack/gas can, bike on the rack, and prop the hatch up often when I'm out on the road...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1229
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  12 Jan 97 11:18:11 EST
  We've an 82 westy and need a bicycle rack that will hold two bikes. I really do not want to drill any holes...
• Re: EV windshields
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Schermerhorn
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 16:42:49 -0700
  ...I also find it indispensable for putting on or taking off bikes or skis from my rack. Richard 95 EVC
• Paging Roger Bowman from Long Beach.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 22:51:11 EST
  ...MV http://EuroCampers.com 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Fiamma and Paulchen bike racks and other accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan
• Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:12:04 EDT
  ...I was going to build a full length basket rack but never got around to it. These were the best I could find not...