In a message dated 11/18/98 10:47:40 PM, peitz@HIWAAY.NET wrote:

<<> Are there any leads out there?  New or used.  Anyone going to Germany?
> List vendors?  European listmembers?>>

Yes, I can get the Paulchen racks for Vanagons.  It is true that these were
not available the past 2 years, but this year they appeared again in the
catalogs.

I have not yet imported any because no one wanted to pay the $$ to order one.

Cost on the Paulchen rack for Vanagons is around $220, Eurovans, $225 to $275
depending on what year you have.  The Vanagon racks will hold 3 bikes, and the
Eurovan racks will hold 4.  Shipping and import will run you and additional
$100 to $125.

The Paulchen racks are heavy duty.  Constructed of plastic coated steel, the
Paulchen racks will hold more than just bikes.  There is an optional storage
container available, and you can strap coolers, luggage and camping gear to
these as well.  Syncro owners may want to check out the optional tire carrier.

I have some pics at: http://members.aol.com/tentinfo/bikerackp60.JPG

and, http://members.aol.com/tentinfo/bikerackp61.JPG

Looking for a lighter aluminum rack?  Fiamma makes a nice Vanagon 3 bike rack
for around $170, and a 4 bike Eurovan rack for $200.  Shipping should be a bit
less than the Paulchen racks.

Anyone interested in ordering p-mail me for details.   If I could get at least
5 orders together, I would discount the price.

Anyone interested in getting a new Paulchen or Fiamma rack, p-mail me and I'll
get you a price quote and estimate on shipping.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for
VW Eurovan, Vanagon and Bus
http://members.aol.com/tentinfo