As noted in earlier pot, I used to keep the bikes on the front of the van.
They don't block the lights enough to be concerned with.  Though it is
technically illegal, I was never pulled over and had officers check them (at
my request).  They do not block a significant amount of air to the radiator,
unless you use a canvas bag to cover them, or some such fool thing (the
bikes DO get covered with bugs, however).  They do not significantly reduce
your vision, especially if you remove the seats (depends on the size of the
bikes, of course.  Kids bikes would not bloke your vision at all).

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: Front Receiver Hitch

> Now I've heard it all !!
> Forget the headlights not being able to penetrate the darkness, or the
> radiator not being able to cool-------------
>
> How bout limiting the driver's field of vision !!
>
> " No officer I didn't see the old lady crossing the street, my bicycle
> was in the way"---DUH !!!!
>
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> Terry 85 GL