I used to work for a distributor that sold Graber (now Saris) products and you might check for dealers carrying these: http://www.saris.com/p-217-guardian-3-bike.aspx It appears that you might be able to rest the lower legs on the bumper to help distribute the weight, but I would test-fit before buying. I use one of their Bones 3-bike carriers (carrying only two bikes) and have not had problems with denting. I have it adjusted so that the lower feet rest in the crease on the hatch. If I were going for maximum ease and convenience I would likely get a receiver hitch and spring for a swingaway carrier that leaves the hatch unladen. Not the cheapest setup, though. Stephen
--- Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It > is adaptable for van > hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I've > used it on the > Westfalia, it has left an indent on the hatch from > the weight of the bikes. > I need one that will rest the weight on the bumper. > > I do not have a hitch, so for now I need a rack that > will clip to the top of > the hatch and rest on the bumper. Can anyone suggest > one which I can go to a > store and buy tomorrow? > > Thanks, > Ed > > _________________________________________________________________ > Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare > predictions on MSN Travel. > http://travel.msn.com/Articles/aboutfarecast.aspx&ocid=T001MSN25A07001 >
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