speaking of racks...

I notice a lot of interest in rear-hatch racks, when I've been hoping to
mount a front bumper bike rack on my '85 vanagon. Compelling reason: it
keeps the rear hatch accessible.

Are there downsides to the front location? reduced visibility?, less
aerodynamic? 

I'd love to hear if you have tried mounting a front bike rack on a
vanagon or a type II

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-----Original Message-----
From: K. Taylor [mailto:ktaylor@premier1.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 7:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?

When I bought my '90 Westy Multivan, the dealer was selling a rack that
mounted on the back hatch and could hold anything from a storage chest
to a
couple of bicycles and, when not in use, folded up flat against the
hatch.
When I went back to their parts department a year, I found out they were
no
longer available in the U.S.  They are manufactured by a Canadian
company.

Does this sound familiar? Anyone know what the brand was/is, or where I
can
find a used one in good condition?  Are there other 'back-mounted' racks
available?

-- Ken

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