I know this doesn't help much but on Friday I saw a Burgundy '85 (or newer) Weekender in Toronto with a front hitch, it looked like about 1 1/2" square. I did the URL for the Toronto Vanagon Club (www.vanagon.org) under the wiper. If the owner contacts us I'll let you know what I find out...

Chris

On Sun, 14 January 2001, Addison Leplatte wrote:

>
> Can any anyone help with info on adding a hitch to the front of PaddleVan so I can carry the bikes up there..
> Mods and successes with PaddleVan so far
> 1) reinstalled quick N easy  roof racks
> 2) rehung curtains from '82 air cooled
>  (looong rubber bands)
> 3)installed Bed seat at time of purchase
>   (thanks Northlake Service center)
>
> Pending
> a)...in dash cd or cassette...(maybe)
> b)JUMPSEAT!!
> c)Removal of rhode gear rear mounted bike rack...It sux
> d)Hella front headlights
> e)rocketbox
>
> So far the Vanagon list has answered all of my questions so i know y'all will help on this one..
>
> Thanks
> Addison
> PaddleVAN
> 84 Vanagon

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
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