Date:         Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:45:37 -0700
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Small Trailer Solution
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I have that exact same (ebay) hitch installed on my van.  Just last week I
welded a 1.25" box receiver on top of the tongue, and then braced it for
additional rigidity.  Now I can use my nifty (ebay) 1.25" hitch-mounted
swing-away four bike rack.  I'll use your wiring recommendations to complete
the install for future towing needs.  Thanks!

On 8/22/06, Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C) <Jeff.Warner@dla.mil> wrote:
>
>
> VW factory aftermarket hitch - Bought it several years ago on ebay.
> Bolts up between the two bumper supports.  Requires a notch be cut out
> of the bottom of the bumper which it just so happens had already been
> done to my replacement bumper.  First two bolt holes are already in the
> bumper supports.  Two additional holes need to be drilled for the back
> two bolts.  Maximum capacity 1500 pounds.  New 1 7/8" ball.  Very nice
> neat install.
>
>
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (217k)
'84 300D (216k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
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