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• fiamma bike rack
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 00:57:26 EST
  ...looks less than half the price of the paulchen. <A HREF="http://www.fiamma.com/catalog/cbvwt4_t2.html">Carry-Bike vw T2 and...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:33:26 -0500
  ...They supposedly can hold open the hatch even with a bike rack and bikes. > Unfortunately they are on back order for 2-3 months...
• Re: Bike Rack Rec - spotlight?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:02:41 -0800
  ...Bike Rack Rec To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:50 AM If you have the rain gutter mount Yakima...
• bike rack URL
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 07:10:08 -0700 (PDT)
  Someone posted a URL for the Paulchen bike rack, but it seems to be in error. What I tried without success was http://www...
• Re: bike rack URL
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 08:46:47 -0700
  At 10:02 AM 4/25/97 -0500, Laurie Loeb wrote: >Someone posted a URL for the Paulchen bike rack, but it seems to...
• Wanted: Rectangular Headlights, Front Bike rack, westy faucet, light
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 04:20:24 EDT
  ...I am also looking for a source of front mounted bike rack, perhaps one that mounts to the van's frame next to the...
• Re: swing away tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:00:50 -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: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:40:13 -0700
  ...Stephen --- Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It > is adaptable for van > hatches, trunks...
• Phony Ebay Offers on Paulchen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:05:06 -0500
  Hi, A couple of days ago I bid on a Paulchen bike rack for a Vanagon on Ebay (item 220081206053). Needless to say, but...
• Re: BIKE RACKS (PAULCHEN V. FIAMMA)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:43:59 +0000
  ...BIKE RACKS (PAULCHEN V. FIAMMA) <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:09:43 -0500 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;You...
• Pop Top Racks//New Question to List
  Historical mailing list - Kokopelli's Garden
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 11:05:54 -0700
  ...90mph with bikes on top, no problem. Let's pose this question to the list, Has anyone ever had a roof rack disaster with...
• SF Area body shops, awning, bike rack, carriers, and computer set -up questions
  Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 12:17:10 -0700
  ...What is a good bike rack - front or back? I see a lot of vans have rear ones, but a few have the bike...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:53:28 GMT
  ...The rear hitch racks that hold 4 bikes can be a pain when you have different sized bikes (kids and adults) and/or different...
• Re: Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:49:15 -0500
  ...strictly for bikes, kayaks, etc? > > Does anybody know of a source for a used rack, or can suggest any improvised > rack ideas? > > thanks, > christine...
• RE: Bile Rack for a Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 19:59:32 -0800
  ...Bile Rack for a Eurovan I have been looking for a bike rack for the back hatch of a 1993 Eurovan Weekender. The products...
• Re: "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:47:23 -0230
  ...What brand of "Wolf" bra works best? > > 2) Roof racks and bike racks > > I'm think that I've figured out how to mount...
• EV's and bikes-was EV'ers raid BR31
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 01:43:48 -0400
  ...To me the van is= just too high to use a roof rack. I can stick a road bike or folded trailer behind the...
• Re: bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:20:34 -0700
  Hi Sean, Regarding bike racks I purchased mine from Camping World for $ 85.00. and mounts onto my trailer hitch via a 2" receiver...
• Re: Fiamma bike rack capacity
  Historical mailing list - sheng
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:07:20 -0700
  ...Fiamma bike rack capacity My Fiamma sticker states "Max 50 kg" Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 Syncro Westy El...
• Re: bike racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 17:38:50 -0400
  ...All i can suggest is to make sure that you have the bike carrier mounted high enough on the front so that when you...
• Re: Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:30:05 -0700
  ...Plus, it would be a great when I need to throw a bike on the back quickly for local trips, as the big rack...
• Re: Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 01:08:46 -0400
  ...have >their bike rack on the front! That way you can open the back of the >Westy without taking the bikes off!" > >Sounds like...
• Re: "eurocampers" AND (Paulchen Rack for Sale)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 01:36:27 EDT
  ...The rack comes complete to hold 2 bikes, and includes the rack, 2 bike holders with locking adjustable clamps. $542.00 plus shipping. I...
• Westie sighting..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:58:08 -0700
  ...plates, a Sun Shade awning, Bully-bar bumpers, Thule bike rack on top and a sun shower gathering heat on the luggage rack.. Anybody...
• Re: bike racks?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 16:32:57 EDT
  I just bought a Bones2 rack made by Graber USA (608-274-6550) for $100. Looks like it should work on my '91 Carat...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:02:38 -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: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:08:41 -0800
  ...They supposedly can hold open the hatch even with a bike rack and bikes. Unfortunately they are on back order for 2-3 months...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:34:11 -0400
  I spent the earlier part of this evening setting up a Paulchen bike rack I purchased used on my 84 Westy. When I tighten...
• Fiamma bikerack owner question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:40:11 -0800
  Hiya, To any Fiamma rear-hatch mounted bikerack owners- can you please tell me if (and if so how) the rack attaches to the...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 13:30:43 -0700
  ...Yakima rack mounted vertically on the rear hatch (I think this application >is more appropriate for a Vanagon), such that the bikes would mount...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 3 May 1999 12:08:41 -0700
  ...Can you still carry gear on a Paulchen with the bike racks installed (but no bikes)? Lots of anything. Skis, boards, shovels, hay bails...
• Re: 89 Westy - awning purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:42:09 -0600
  ...We are a Fiamma dealer for awnings, bike racks and other items. I am still working on the awning web pages, but you can...
• RE: sport racks on Westys
  Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
  04 Dec 95 18:12:43 EST
  ...I have just purchased a bike/ski rack from an outfit called Rack-N-Lock (800 725-6562) and their 2" hitch assembly will...
• Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - Christine Castigliano
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 12:05:04 -0700
  ...strictly for bikes, kayaks, etc? Does anybody know of a source for a used rack, or can suggest any improvised rack ideas? thanks, christine...
• Re: 4 Bike carriers
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:22:12 -0400
  ...They do have an option to upgrade it to a 4-bike rack instead of the standard 2. High quality construction and I get...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 21:44:52 -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...
• Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 11 May 2005 11:50:45 -0700
  Not for hauling (or pushing) a trailer, but to mount a bicycle rack. I'd like to carry the bikes on the front so...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 May 2000 07:11:17 EDT
  In a message dated 5/16/00 2:11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << bike rack >> Richard and any...
• Re: Bike Rack @ Misc.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 08:01:03 -0500
  >You wrote: >Dose anybody have a source for a resonably priced Bicycle Rack that >attaches to the rear hatch of a 1984 Vanagon/Westfalia...
• Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Michael Stevens
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 10:33:29 EDT
  ...I am looking for a bike rack for my '79 bus and he said that there was recently a discussion on this topic on...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
  ...I'd be interested to see a similar comparison of bike on rear rack on a Vanagon (ideally a westfalia), with the bike attached...
• Re: Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:52:21 -0400
  ...or might work well? We have an inexpensive ($79) European made bike rack that attaches to any 1-7/8" to 2" hitch ball...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 08:52:14 -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...
• Wanted: Used Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Craig Charles
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 11:21:39 EDT
  ...If anyone has a used Paulchen bike rack they'd like to sell please let me know. Also, I'm a Thule dealer so...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:25:30 -0400
  Several years ago, I spotted a Westy with a driverside-mounted bike rack parked outside a W. MD diner. Now my biking activity has...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:46:17 -0800
  ...Saris Bones bike rack on it, but not with a bike on that rack.� The PVC struts might help with a bike's weight...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 11:33:46 -0700
  ...a very attractive, functional bike rack that with a little courage (and a lot less money than a Paulchen) one could duplicate very easily...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 11:54:34 PDT
  ...I have a rack which hangs on the tailgate, and holds two bikes well above the taillights. If I'm worried about theft, I...
• Paulchen Rack and Accessories on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Chris Varrin
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:11:23 -0600
  I've posted a Paulchen bike rack and a separate set of Paulchen ski holders on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...
• Re: Bike rack suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 May 2007 17:14:48 -0600
  ...Like the rooftop version only hanging> from the rear.> > >Hi Volks,,> >Can anyone suggest a bike rack set up for my '89 Westy? I...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:19:45 -0700
  I use the Lee full with back rack. Gary Lee's products are clearly superior to anything else on the market. His service and...
• Re: front bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:48:29 -0400
  ...Martin >I need some help finding a bike rack. > >I had this type of rack that worked great on my >Westy Syncro, but it...
• canoe rack - no drilling required !!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:02:56 EDT
  ...I carry my old town on it as well as two bikes !! ( i got three bars, two over the luggage rack for the bikes...
• Re: bike racks.. Any home made solutions?
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Thu, 14 May 1998 10:33:30 -0400
  ...bike rack > > >My bike racks are attached to Thule load bars and gutter mount uprights >which are in turn attached to Thule's "artificial...
• Re: bicycle racks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 12:30:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...like it could take the extra weight of the rack and a couple of bikes. I don't know if I would risk more...
• Paulchen racks
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 23 Apr 97 21:04:35 -0400
  ...Okay, I think that Ron wins the best bike rack award. Now, where in the States can I get one? ___________________________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy 84GL...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier (Need German Translation)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:45:40 -0400
  ><SNIP> >>the Paulchen rack is rated for a load of 40 kilos, or 88 pounds. Unless you >>are carrying high end road bikes, four...
• Re: Bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 06:37:26 -0330 (NST)
  ...for lightweight stuff like windsurfing gear, kayaks, bikes,etc. I've seen lots of Westies with similiar racks on the N.C. coast. The...
• WANTED - Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:50:16 -0600
  It's time for me to spring for a Paulchen Rack. I'm getting tired of lifting the bikes onto the top of the...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Locks for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:30:01 EDT
  I have 3 sets of frame lock kits for the Paulchen bike racks. The kits contain a brass German lock, 2 keys, plastic lock...