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Re: SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 3 May 2000 08:12:14 -0700
...I bought a bike rack like the ones you mention and read the instructions... They are not intended to hang from the nylon straps...
Bike rack over rear window? Yakima Roof racks.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 02:24:58 -0500
...Any advice on this? Is it worth it? ;-{ Also, it came with a Yakima bike rack that has the support braces resting on the...
Re: Roof Rack Options
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:03:28 -0600
...You can carry up to four bikes, or two bikes and kayaks. See http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/4bike/4bike.htm Regards...
Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:55:25 -0400
...The hardware supplied with the rack locks it to the base. - The rack can be removed when you are not toting bikes (leaving only...
Re: Bike Rack Rec
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:50:26 -0800
...I had visions of my upper rack failing it's grip and letting my expensive racing bikes dangle along on the pavement at highway...
Re: Bike Rack Rec
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:52:43 -0700
Until my current set up, I had a Yakima roof rack mounted on my hatch vertically. Had as many as 4 bikes on it...
bike rack
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 12:41:37 -0400 (EDT)
...You mentioned a bike rack for the rear hatch of a Vanagon. Where can you get it? or who makes it? Do you have...
BIKE RACKS (PAULCHEN V. FIAMMA)
Historical mailing list - Paul Navabpour
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:00:37 -0800
...racks for my '90 Westy? Also, if Paulchen, where do I buy them from? I will use it for transporting 2 Mtn. Bikes. Thanks...
Re: bike racks
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 May 1996 18:31:26 -0400
The Thule rack with the high mount bracket is the way to go . We can carry 2 mountain bikes and 2 kayaks with no...
Bike rack fits Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Felder
Sat, 11 Oct 2003 10:07:43 -0700
There aren't very many bike racks known to fit the Vanagon, it seems. I figured that that was due more to the fact...
Re: Bike Rack
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:13:05 -0800
...No bike/fork mounts included. I'm in salt Lake City Bob Stevens I, too, use a Yakima rack mounted to the rear hatch...
2 New Paulchen Racks for Sale
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:52:44 EST
I have 2 complete Paulchen racks for Vanagons. They come complete with the First Class style bike attachments to hold 2 bikes. For listmembers...
Front mounted bike rack
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:29:09 -0600
Does anyone have their bike rack mounted on the front...I need to carry one bike at all times and sometimes two...the idea...
Re: 2" Receiver Hitches Available for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 09:59:45 -0700
Problem with using attachments (such as bike rack) to the bolt on bumper hitches is that there have been reports of the hooks that...
Yakima bike rack
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:08:39 -0600
Hi List, I just bought a Yakima "Little Joe" bike rack for the back of our Vanagon. The instruction sheet came with measurements for...
Re: bike carrier 2
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 18:16:56 +0000
...Even though the rear usually occupies the spare, I can carry that in the luggage rack and put bikes on both ends, with "hitch...
Frame mount receiver hitch
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 22:38:08 -0400
Hi all, My wife just got a new bike and I was thinking about getting a trailer hitch mounted bike rack for the van...
Re: 4 Bike carriers
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:34:22 -0400
Every four-bike hitch rack I’ve seen has been a receiver type, either 2” or 1.25”. You might find a rack for...
RE: Paulchen racks
Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
Wed, 21 May 1997 06:46:50 -0700
...Paulchen racks > >Hi everyone, just thought that I would mention there is a company here in >the UK that does some excellent bike racks...
Re: Bike Rack Rec
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:34:06 -0800
...Bike Rack Rec To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, December 28, 2009, 4:57 PM Just wanna put two cruisers on the hatch...
Re: Bicycle racks
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:29:14 -0800
Hi Larry, you might find something useful on the Vanagon wiki's Bike Racks page: http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Bike_Racks -- Mike "Rocket...
Vanagon and Westfalia owners
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 1996 18:23:16 GMT
...Holds two mountain bikes and has built in locks for bikes and rack is locked to van. Make me an offer via email pilot...
Re: rear hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:52:47 -0700
I got two of the strong struts from BD and use a Saris Bones hatch-mount 3-bike rack.� I remove the bikes for...
Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Sat, 4 May 2002 12:31:26 -0600
...I build cargo/bike racks, ladders, gas can carriers, tire carriers, jack carriers specifically for the vanagon. I also just finished a carrier that...
Re: Fw: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
Historical mailing list - david conner
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 06:27:00 -0400
...For singles, I either stand on the roof rack and have them handed up, or the bikes or light enough that I can just...
Paulchen bike racks.
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:09:32 EST
...Racks come complete to hold 2 bikes and include the frame lock. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A HREF="http...
Bike/luggage rack
Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:55:12 -0700
I remember a posting about a bike rack that fit over the rear hatch which could also accept a white fiberglass luggage box. I...
Bike Racks
Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 -0700
On my '84 I used a front-mount bike rack. I liked this because the bikes could remain in place and I could still...
Paulchen Bike Rack for Sale
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 10 May 2004 08:09:29 -0700
Volks, I have a Paulchen Bike Rack for Sale. - Hold two bikes - Rear Hatch mounted - German Made - Very Nice condition - I think these sell...
Re: Looking for a new bike rack
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 1 Apr 2022 17:01:48 -0300
...bike rack for the Hyena ('88 Westy) for the upcoming > summer. > > Our existing rack met an unfortunate end ... :-( > > I need to carry three bikes...
Racks for Tandem Bikes?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 12 May 2007 11:22:05 -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...
Re: bike carrier 2
Historical mailing list - tunajuice
Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:47:40 -0800
...bike carrier 2 > Here is a good page (in French unfortunately) that summarize different > options. > http://mononc.free.fr/VanagonInfo/RackVanagon/SupportVelos.htm > > You...
Re: WTB: yakima racks - bike rack for sale
Historical mailing list
Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:59:54 EDT
...Any help appreciated. > i have a yakima bike rack that mounts to the crossbars, for sale if youre interested.. chris
Re: Fiamma Bike Rack - My impressions
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:43:28 EDT
...for the nice write up on the Fiamma Vanagon bike rack. We still Vanagon racks in stock and ready to ship. You can even...
Yakima racks on the back
Historical mailing list - john silverman
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 17:07:16 -0600
...I put a Yakima rack on the rear tailgate using the new Qtowers and Q41 clips. I then put up to 4 bikes on...
Re: Bike rack over rear window?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 09:57:52 -0800
At 10:45 AM 2/17/97 -0600, Tim Smith wrote: >>>Also, it came with a Yakima bike rack that has the support braces...
Re: Bike rack suggestions
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Thu, 24 May 2007 14:23:46 +0000
...Bike rack suggestions >Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 07:30:13 -0400 > >Hi Volks,, >Can anyone suggest a bike rack set up for my...
Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:52:23 -0400
>I'm interested in a fold-away, inexpensive (under $75.00) bike rack capable of carrying 3 bikes. I don't need >anything expensive...
Hatch bike racks question
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:11:33 -0300
Hi Folks, I'm looking into buying a bike rack for the rear hatch. The two I'm looking at are the Fiamma and...
Re: bike rack
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:42:10 -0600
...tahoma,sans-serif">>I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It is adaptable for <BR>>van<BR>>hatches...
Re: Bike Racks
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:11:58 +0000
...has run across a bike rack > > that can fit a recumbent > > (7' bike roughly) > > Preferably a non roof rack since it's a pain...
Re: Roof Racks
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:26:55 -0600
...I mount bikes only...mt. and road bikes. I can hang on the rack or stand on it, so it's "buff". The poles...
Re: vanagon bike rack
Historical mailing list - Anthony Franzago
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 14:35:36 CST
...m looking for a bike rack for my 99 tdi westy and I have two options1. The fiamma bike carrier Looks good and sems...
Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:56:31 -0400
...Is a rear windshield mounted bike rack ok for vanagons ? Thanks, Shawn.
Paulchen (and other) racks
Historical mailing list - john silverman
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:22:23 -0700
...If anyone knows how to purchase one of these fine racks, or has any other suggestions about carrying 4 bikes, I'd appreciate the...
bike racks
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 May 1996 19:33:50 -0400
Hey everyone! I posted a message yesterday asking about a bike rack for my syncro. I got a couple responses, but would appreciate any...
Re: Removable Bike Rack?
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:53:09 -0400
...This rack is equipped to carry three bikes and I have thrown four on one in a pinch during a bike tour last Summer...
Re: Bike Racks
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 06:31:21 -0400
I posted news about this bike rack I got from Canadian Tire a few weeks ago. Check the archives. It cost normally $120 (Canadian...
Bike Racks-which one is best?
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 17:27:20 -0400
We are looking for a bike rack for our '85 Westy that will attach to the tow hitch (hole?) and can carry two bicycles...
Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Mon, 13 May 2013 14:14:03 -0400
...I can get > this Hollywood rack for $60 through Amazon - will hold 3 bikes. > > Have any of you used these before? > > http://hollywoodracks.com...
New Paulchen Rack (long!)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 21:47:21 -0700
...Now, to the impressions of the new rack: I ordered the Paulchen rack system with the "First Class" 2-bike carrier. $530 with shipping...
Fiamma bike rack manual?
Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 14:05:38 -0700
Does anyone have a copy of the instructions for the fiamma bike rack for the vanagon? I just picked up a used one and...
Re: Bike Racks-which one is best?
Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:42:45 -0700
...Silva" <wsilva@CAPECOD.NET> wrote: > > We are looking for a bike rack for our '85 Westy that will attach to the > tow hitch (hole...
Re: Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:51:30 -0700
...Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question > > > I spent the earlier part of this evening setting up a > Paulchen bike rack > I purchased used on my...
Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:10:20 -0400
...rack, while the cycles were mounted on rear top rack down to rear hatch rack.... now only if we had graphics.. e.g. ______________ \_____________/ __|___________|_______| Bikes...
Paulchen Bike Racks are Wunderbar!
Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:32:27 -0700
I just recently received my Paulchen bike rack from Steve Lashley at http://www.eurocampers.com/ and I am really pleased with it. And...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 5 Jun 2017 12:39:13 +0000
...The hatch will stay open with the Bones rack in place. With any one bike on that rack the hatch will NOT stay open...
Re: Bike carriers
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:29:24 -0500
...In addition, on both sites you can find bike racks for carrying 4 bikes in the range of $100 on up to over $300...
Class III 2" receiver hitch
Historical mailing list - Wes
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:38:49 -0700
...anything, just want to mount 4 bikes on the hitch using the draftmaster bike rack. See the rack @ www.draftmaster.com Wes '91 Westy...
Re: Bike Racks
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Apr 1996 23:18:38 -0400
...Time:3:59 PM > OFFICE MEMO Bike Racks Date:4/24/96 > >Hi all >I don't know if this has been covered to...