Monday, December 7, 2009

HItch and Bike Rack for the Bus

So, since I still don't have the bus, I did research for different solutions for projects. Not buying anything but it's fun to google and see if I can solve the problems.

Today's Problem: A Hitch and Bike Rack for the Bus.

I like the idea of a hitch. not sure why. Guess there are a lot of cool things you can buy for them AND maybe someday I could get a little trailer and tow it around. Who knows?? The possibilities are endless.

I found this Bike rack:



It folds down so theoretically you could get in the engine compartment and rear door if need be. It's Hitch mounted so I then had to find a hitch. I needed one that would receive an alternate to just the hitch.

They make ones like this:
Volkswagen Receiver Hitch 1973-1979 Volkswagen Bus/Truck, Type 2 Trailer Hitch
and even this authentic replica:


but I needed this one:



and that's it. I'd be able to Tow OR carry some bikes.

Yet another attachment that the hitch enables is this. A swing away spare and fuel tank carrier.
GoWesty!

And then this. A Cargo carrier:
24x60 Railed Cargo Carrier for 2" Trailer Hitches


All the pictures above are linked to the place where you can buy them.

Casey

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