Date:         Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:37:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
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From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Subject:      Re: VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2003120512192184@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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I have towed a 4x8 utility trailer with this setup.  I have a few times
hauled gravel in it, which put me "weigh" over the limit of the trailer,
hitch, van, etc.  Probably at least 2000lbs gross.  Nothing broke or
bent.  I can't really tell it's back there when it's empty, and it seems to
do fine filled with fluffy compost I often haul.  maybe 500-1000 lbs gross?
Edward

At 12:16 PM 12/5/2003, you wrote:
>I've got one of the original VW towing hitches that attaches to the ties
>down eyelets with the BIG bolts.
>
>Had anyone used these to tow a small trailer ?
>
>I'm looking to tow a dirt bike, approx 215 lbs, using 6 x 10 approx.
>trailer.
>
>Your thoughts ?