Have not used this particular one but have used other Hollywood products and both sold and used this brand and many others while in the bike biz. I do like the six locating straps (have 6 straps on my current hatch-mount rack by Saris) and feel they give a little extra mounting security, and especially side-to-side stability, compared to the ones with only the four straps. For occasional use I like the hatch racks but would prefer something more substantial and handy (swingaway hitch-mount, for example) for longer trips. Hollywood is a good, known brand and has been around for a long time. Good luck! Stephen
--- On Mon, 5/13/13, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, May 13, 2013, 2:06 PM I've searched my g-mail history of the list and haven't found anything re: The Hollywood Express model bike racks. According to their fit chart they will fit a Vanagon and they get decent reviews - This isn't something we would use a lot but on occasion. I like the Yakima dn Thule racks I've seen but for how often we will use it I'm not willing to shell out that kind of coin on those right now. I can get this Hollywood rack for $60 through Amazon - will hold 3 bikes. Have any of you used these before? http://hollywoodracks.com/trunk-racks/express-trunk-rack.htm
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