Date:         Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:19:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Jarrett Kupcinski <kpcnsk@SPRYNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jarrett Kupcinski <kpcnsk@SPRYNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hatch bike racks question
Comments: To: "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <A817922C9DAF504580C0D892C3436776012BAC70@GNBEX01.gnb.ca>
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I just bought my hatch rack from Gary this spring.  It was expensive,
and the shipping was expensive, but dang if it isn't a beautiful
piece of craftsmanship.  It is really well constructed, solid and
sturdy on the hatch, and looks great, as if it is the kind of thing
VW would have put on the vanagon if they would have thought of it.
Also, Gary is great responding to any email questions you have and I
like that he has so many options, so you can get the rack that is
going to work for you, rather than some pre-made store option.  I
already had an extra set of Yakima bike rails, so it was perfect for
me (got the hatch rack with fold down shelf and bike load bars
extension).

I agonized over the price of the rack for two weeks, but I'm really
glad I got it.  I highly recommend Gary's racks, if you've got the cash.

Jarrett K

'89 Westfalia - Olly
'05 Jetta Wagon TDI - Kiki
'73 Westfalia - Rita