In a message dated 98-03-03 00:25:06 EST, frank001@POSTOFFICE.WORLDNET.ATT.NET
writes:

<< I have an '89 Carat that I would like to get a GOOD bike carrier for.
 All the ones I've looked at seem cheap and have struts that mount
 against the rear deck where they would rub on the paint during driving.
 Any one have any ideas? Needs to carry at least two mountain bikes.

 thanks,
 Fran >>

What brands have you looked at?  I don't have any experience with these, but
there are at least 4 different rear carriers available from Germany, priced
between $200 and $400.  Exchange rates are excellent right now.

I have a 1998 accessory catalog and it again shows the Paulchen Vanagon rack
that was believed to not be available anymore.  I wonder if they are making
them again.

VW T2 $270.00
VW T4  $335.00

Bike rack Companies:
FIAMMA
Paulchen
primavelo
Unibike

Steve
'74 Campmobile
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