Date:         Wed, 3 May 2006 22:43:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Vangon Front Recevier Hitch - Concept
Comments: To: dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET
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Hi David:

There is someone from the Inernational Westfalia Club in Quebec that makes a
front hitch for the Westy/Vanagon (~$120 CDN) (2" adapter I think)

Frank you remember his name?

In matter of fact I think there is a used one for sale not to far from me.

The better front hitch I have seen has an adapter mounted on each beam.
Therefore 2 attachment points. Ad 2 U channels across and an upright to hold
the 2 bikes up and you have a beautiful setup; no sway and removable
(therefore access to the spare). I just wish I had a picture of this set up.


Hans
Cumberland, Ontario
1986 Westy SlowPoke

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Wilhite" <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 5:15 PM
Subject: Vangon Front Recevier Hitch - Concept


> Guys,
>
> I think I did get my website going somewhat and I put three snapshots
there.  They are listed in the photos section.  Hopefully, the following
link will work...
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~dlwilhite/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html
>
> I want a front receiver hitch for bicycle carrying, using a small hitch
hauler platform, or for towing.  I certainly don't have the design
completed, since I'm just working from a basic idea right now.  One of my
concerns is the front ground clearance via 'angle of attack' that I'll lose.
Anyways, check it out if you can and let me know your thoughts.  I'll try
refining the site and/or pictures as I can.
>
> David Wilhite
> 84' Westy
> 87' Stripped Syncro
> Middle TN
>
>
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