FYI, From the owners manual - 1986 and up (not sure if the early Vanagons are different, but don't see why they would be): Maximum braked trailer weight - 900kg (2,000 lb) Maximum unbraked trailer weight - 600kg (1,320 lb) Maximum tongue weight - 75kg (165 lb) Note that there is no difference shown between the Syncro and the passenger van. Not sure if the camper supplement shows a lower number or not. Don in Reidsville, NC 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (Suzie) - For Sale! 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) Why do they call it a fixed income, when mine is always broke? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Fri 18 February 2005 11:08 Subject: Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
> on 2/17/05 9:46 PM, Dennis Haynes at dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET wrote: > >> Hanging 200 pounds behind a Vanagon needs to be done with care. As the >> load moves further back, the actual load on the rear axle increases and >> the load on the front axle are lifted. I build a hitch that will hold >> the load. Please see the attachment for some information and pictures. >> The price is $250 delivered. >> >> Dennis > > A 2 inch receiver hitch usually has at least a class III rating which > means > it can handle up to 6000 pounds towing weight and 600 pounds tounge > weight. > > Of course not all vehicles can handle these weights, but the hitch > manufacture warns not to exceed the vehicle manufacturer's towing limits. > > I don't have a Vanagon owner's manual on me, but I would guess it does not > allow for 200+ pounds of tongue weight. > > We only offer the class I drawbar type of hitch for Vanagon, which is > rated > to 150 pounds tounge and 1500 pounds towing. > > I doubt the Vanagon can handle the tongue weight of a 185 pound moped and > the rack that holds it. > > > -- Steve Lashley > SKL Enterprises Inc. > http://EuroCampers.com > PO Box 339 > 1661 Veterans Dr Ste C > DeSoto MO 63020 > 636-337-7700 voice > 636-586-7077 fax > 888-797-5994 - phone orders |
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