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Would anyone have a website so I can take a look at this Bauer Revolution rack?

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From: John St. Georges <john@knowledge-cult.com>, on 8/14/98 1:28 AM:

I've been trying to decide on the best way to carry my bikes around,
either a roof rack system or a hitch mounted carrier. Of course, the
later choice, which I am leaning towards, means I need to get a hitch.
My local MB dealership in San Jose quoted me $299 for the hitch (+
installtion I assume). Draw-Tite has a class-III hitch that is
customized for the ML for ~$140. They claim it is designed to fit the
ML without any special drilling.

Has anyone had any experiences with the Draw-Tite hitch on their ML? Is
the MB hitch really worth double the money? Frank, I may take you up on
your offer of instructions if the kit doesn't include them.

Regarding the bike rack, I'm leaning towards The $279 Bauer Revolution
swing away from Sports Rack. A friend has one on her 4-runner, and
really likes it. It seems to lock down very stable, I triend to shake
it in all directions and the truck moved before it did.

--john

>
> Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 17:59:39 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Kuehnlfr@webtv.net (Frank Kuehnl)
> Subject: trailer hitch
>
> anyone interested in installing their own MB trailer hitch,
>
> this is the second easiest MB accessory that i have installed. i have
> the instructions in my home if anyone needs/wants more detailed info.
>
> notes:
>
> i was impressed with the unit, it appears to be well made and heavy
> duty.
>
> it too me just over an hour to install (first one).
>
> the bolts actualy fit!!!
>
> a lift is not nessessary (but helpfull)
>
> in addition to the hitch, you will need a 25A spade fuse (clear) this
> goes in posistion F18 in the fuse box
>
> two people are required to remove the rear bumper skin to prevent damage
>
> tools:
>
> 16mm wrench
>
> 17mm socket
>
> ratchet for above
>
> 21mm socket
>
> ratchet for above
>
> torque wrench for above
>
> 10mm socket
>
> wire cutters
>
> again, let me know if you want any more info,
>
> frank
>
> ps i am going to save the most recent copy of installation instructions
> for ever accessory i put on.
>

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