Date:         Mon, 17 Feb 1997 09:57:52 -0800
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Lussier <coyote@zuni.chaco.com>
Subject:      Re: Bike rack over rear window? 

At 10:45 AM 2/17/97 -0600, Tim Smith wrote:
>>>Also, it came with a Yakima bike rack that has the support braces resting
>>>on the rear *window*. Don't know if I like that.... Has anyone had
>
>I use a Rhode Gear rack on the rear hatch. It works same/fine, aside from
>access, but I really don't like having the rack and bikes hanging off two 1"
>wide nylon straps.  Maybe it's different mount from the Yakima?  I've also
>had it up front, resting on bumper and strapped onto front body.  Better
>mount but bike wheels are TOO close to ground for driveway ramps etc.
Bye, Tim

I'd trust those nylon straps with my life.  Actually, I have.  I use straps
like what while mountain climbing.  They're incredibly strong.

Coyote

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