I used a Yakima roof rack for both the fork mount and rear tire tray. Had it
on my hatch for about 5 years. Carried up to 4 bikes on it.You can modify
the old style towers so that they grab the edge of the hatch just like they
would a rain gutter on an old car roof.
Very secure/stable way to go and of course, lockable and does not make
contact with the hatch. Works just like it would if the rack were on a roof,
but it's vertical.
Good height clearance too. Didn't have to worry about driving into carports,
parking structures, garages, etc. Down out of the wind too which is good for
longer trips.

bob
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> On Aug 12, 2009, at 12:12 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
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>  Date:    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:28:45 -0400
>> From:    Greg S <sorkilmo@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: bike rack bolted to hatch
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>> Does anyone see a problem with doing this to a Vanagon? Besides
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>> butcher the back hatch a bit.
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/sorkilmo/VanagonStuff#5369145191194401426
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>> Thanks
>> Greg S.
>> 87' Wolfsburg Van
>> Ottawa, Ontario
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