I had this same idea, but it ws for my air cooled Vanagon. The idea was that one could take two off-road type spares with them for trekking, but I must admit, it was mainly trying to get somewhat of a vintage look that was the catalyst for this idea. Now, I have the same questions as you since I bought an 87 and no longer have the air cooled. I think the safest bet, would be a reciever hitch in the front, and fabricate a holder that pops-into this. Then one can few water temps with and without the carrier easily. With the air-cooled, I was simply going to mount a 70's bus front tire mount to the van, if the area would support it. John R 87 Westfalia Weekender (West-to-Eastfalia)
>>> The other day I saw an old bus (60-70’s) with a spare tire mounted to the front of the bus. It got me wondering if any of our vendors ever tried to fabricate a similar mount for the vanagon. T |
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