Does anybody know if any company makes a receiver type hitch for the
Vanagon. My search has only turned up fixed mount types.

TIA,
Dan Weber
87 GL Weekender - Miss Blue
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: Actual weight limit for back hatch?

> > So, is there agreement that the back hatch hinge supports cannot take
100
> > lbs of hanging weight?  Should be very little wind pressure.
> > Thanks for any advice.
> >
>
> Jim.... all we have in opinions; no scientific studies...
>
> but it is clear that the rear hatch was not designed to carry 100 lbs
> and the 100 lbs weight will translate into much greater pressure/stress as
> the van hits bumps and bounces...
> My guess... the hinges and latch may take the weight...
> the question is for how long....
> I don't think the hinges will break and the hatch fall off... but they
could
> wear and the latch could begin to malfunction
>
> I think if I were going to carry that amount of weight back there I would
> install a trailer hitch with receiver and use a bike rack that was
designed
> to handle that kind of weight.
>
> just an opinion...
>
> Bill
>