I've had a Hollywood rack for many years. Well made and a sturdy basic
rack.  Mine does not have the individual holders either.  It is better
suited for low sloping hatchbacks and trunks than a van.  The shape puts
the load on the top of the hatch (low slope) or trunk and then the straps
just steady the rack on the vehicle.  For vans or SUVs and some hatchbacks,
where there is no horizontal surface to rest the rack, the two top straps
have to take all the load (like the third picture on the webpage).  If you
attach is correctly, you can still open the trunk or hatch (without a bike)
without removing the rack.  Overall a good rack that folds up quick and
easily.

Good Luck.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
87 Vanagon Syncro
12 Gold TDI

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:15 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Stephen - I appreciate your input.
>
> I decided that for $65.00 and free shipping we couldn't go wrong - so i
> went ahead and ordered the rack just a few minutes ago. Like I said it had
> good reviews (4 stars out of 5 from 200+ reviews) and I figured that $65
> wasn't a killer if for some reason the thing stinks - but I disn't suspect
> that it would.
>
> We decided that we would get one because our son wanbts to beirng a friend
> to Buses by the Beach, Bus Benefit here in a couple of weeks and with the
> added person well there wouldn't be room inside for the boys bike - so a
> bike rack it is.
>
> I'll be sure to let the list know how it works out.
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>