We are using a Paulchen rear mounted luggage rack system designed the
Vanagon and the brochure for it says it will hold up to 60 kg (130 lbs) for
the basic rack.  I would think that your 79 lbs should be well within limits.

John Rodger
88 Westy

At 11:42 PM 03/09/2001 -0500, Dave Baker wrote:
>After reading Sheng's email about the Ebike, I had to go see for myself.  As
>it turned out, my wife fell in love with it, and we got one.  Now, the
>question is, how much weight can I load onto the tailgate of my 85 Westy?
>The bike weighs 79 lbs (about 60 lbs with the battery removed).  I'm off to
>pick up a bike rack tomorrow that will carry the weight, and I'm hoping the
>rear hatch will support the weight without difficulty.
>
>Any advice?
>
>TIA.
>
>Dave in KC
>85 Westy
>http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1
>
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