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Date:         Wed, 14 Feb 2001 16:50:25 EST
Reply-To:     WarmerWagen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Keezer <WarmerWagen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core-HELP!
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Hi Phil, I borrowed a customized Reese tow bar to tow the Westfalia I bought last summer. It's bolted to the front bumper (chrome cover removed first) and extra metal brackets are attached to the left and right lower control arm bushing plates. A total of six bolts, and I towed a Westy with my Westy 500 miles.

Word of caution-no matter what you tow with, your top speed is 50 mph. Also you may need a new clutch from the extra load (still cheaper to replace the clutch than a shipping co charge of $1,000). I think I took pictures of the set up. The front bumper cover is held on by 4 bolts. The Reese tow bar is adapted with steel bars to reach these points, and the two underneath. The tow bar is about $100.00. I also think it is a better way to tow, because your van will handle better-there is no weight on the tongue. the heavy load of the tow dolly with a heavy Vanagon on it will cause the front of the Vanagon to "float." When I find the roll that has pictures, I will make them available. Robert


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