Date:         Sat, 13 May 2006 13:00:30 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy ( Haynes Hitch )
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John C. wrote:
> In a message dated 5/13/2006 7:02:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> inua@CHARTER.NET writes:
> Robert Copich wrote:
>
>> Looking to buy a trailer hitch assembly for my 84 westy.  Just thought
>> I'd check the list before I buy new from gowesty
>> Robert
>>
> Robert, I just installed a Dennis Haynes hitch on my 88 GL and I am
> delighted with it. Hell for stout, and does not mount on the tow loops
> as others do, but to the frame channels instead.  It is a receiver type
> hitch which gives it greater versatility  and is secured to the channels
> by three heavy bolts on each side. You will have little trouble ever
> from this hitch and a great deal of peace of mind when traveling with a
> trailer hooked to it.
>
> I have two 88 GL's - one is my daily driver, and the other is my travel
> vehicle. I put the first hitch on my daily driver. I am so pleased with
> that first hitch that I am going get a second hitch from Dennis and
> install it on my other 88 GL travel vehicle as well.
>
> Good luck,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver x2
> .
> .
> John,
> Just Bought one myself !!!
> Last I heard it was making it's self across the country via UPS !!! :o)
> What did you have to do for tail / turn signal lights ?
> Did you use the power converter
> they were talking about on the list?
> .
> thanks,
> John C...
> SLC, UT...
> 85 Westy; Sitar
>
>
>
John, I did not use turn signal and tail lights on the trailer. I bought
the hitch initially for a specific one time application. I traveled only
during the daytime on an interstate highway, and the shape of the
trailer I used allowed full visibility of the rear lights on the van.  I
did consider  the rear lighting wiring hookup and found that Wallyworld
carries a variety of them. Take your pick - but what ever you get, be
sure the hardware matches your trailer hardware!!

Good luck,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver