Here's a link to a front mounted bike rack:

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/front/front.htm

Don in Reidsville, NC
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (Suzie) - For Sale!
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
Why do they call it a fixed income, when mine is always broke?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sun 13 February 2005 00:29
Subject: Front mounted bike rack

Does anyone have their bike rack mounted on the front...I need to carry one
bike at all times and sometimes two...the idea of being able to access the
rear hatch is appealing...my concern is the weight and balance issue...my
Westy is coming in at 5260...that's with 2 adults and 2 65 lb
dogs...and...food for a week and lots of water....I