Date:         Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:25:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
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From:         Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@MYACTV.NET>
Subject:      Re: bike rack
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Several years ago, I spotted a Westy with a driverside-mounted bike
rack parked outside a W. MD diner. Now my biking activity has
increased, so I'd like to buy/build a side unit.
Any thoughts?

kgg


On Aug 8, 2007, at 6:22 AM, Frank Condelli wrote:

> In a message dated 07/08/2007 7:09:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
>
> I have a _SportRack_ (http://www.sportrack.com/)  bike carrier on
> the rear
> hatch of  my van that's been there for years and it does not dent
> the rear
> hatch.   There are two models from SportRack that I have had and
> used.  The one I
> have now is the Portage A1110S, it is much better than the model
> with just
> straps holding it on.  The other I do not remember the model.
> Check  their
> website, _SportRack Automotive_ (http://www.sportrack.com/) , and
> you should be
> able to find a dealer near you.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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