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Date:         Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:49:29 +0000
Reply-To:     mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front mounted bike rack
Comments: To: Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>


I've got one of those "bull-bumpers" with a 2" receiver in it, front included. I've used a Thule hitch-type bike rack on the front once and noticed no difference in feel, handling, nothing at all. When it becomes necessary to use that rack, I have so much "stuff" in/on the rest of the van that 2 or 3 25/30 lb. bikes just don't make any difference. The sure get "bugged" though if it's "that" time of year. ;^)


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Bob Stevens
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87westysyncro.msnw


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> 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
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