Date:         Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:57:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
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There are a number of things that must be considered before placing 150
pounds of anything behind your van. I sell a class 3 hitch that will
have no problem supporting that load. However, with the load behind the
van, ride and handling will be affected. You also need to make the rear
suspension and tires are up to the task. That weight behind the van will
actually place 200 -250 pounds on the rear axle and lift some weight off
the front axle. I will e-mail some info on the hitch.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Diana Patterson
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 3:48 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?

Hi Volks,
Could use some advice. How might I attach a 150 pound (or so) moped to
my Van? I have 1984 Vanagon without a receiving hitch and can't find one
anywhere. Anyone have any ideas? Or, could someone recommend another way
to attach the moped?
And, if anyone knows of a specific model of car stereo/cd
player/cassette that will fit in my 1984, I would love to hear it. Need
to upgrade the sound for sure and lack any sophistication in this area.
Diana
dcpmsw@aol.com
soon to be from Gawdawful cold ... Rochester, MN and on da road...