Date:         Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:45:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Trailer question
Comments: To: Kurt Grotz <kgrotz@MAIL.CRAFTECH.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <LPBBJNMLKNNACJHPMHCOAEEFDJAA.kgrotz@pop3.craftech.com>
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Typically, the Vanagon's trailer hitches are rated at 150 pounds max
tongue weight and 1500 pounds (unbraked) trailer/cargo weight. Some of
the dokas or single cabs seem to have a slightly higher towing
capacity, but that should give you a benchmark to go by. Haven't seen a
trailer hitch for a Vanagon with a higher tongue weight than 150
pounds.

On Aug 7, 2004, at 1:34 PM, Kurt Grotz wrote:

> I have what looks like a factory hitch on my 86 GL.  Am looking at a
> trailer
> that is an old converted boat trailer.  Heavy duty, and is heavy. It
> has 4
> wheels.  Does anyone know tongue and pull limits for the hitch I may
> have?
> I have a pic of trailer if anyone wants to reply.  Other than that, I
> am
> selling it.
>
> K Grotz
>
> 86 - 84 GL's