Date:         Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:14:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Trooz <trooz@ROADRUNNER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Trooz <trooz@ROADRUNNER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Towing package
In-Reply-To:  <f68ac32e62dd.4868cfca@gci.net>
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Does anyone know how to actually get in touch with Dennis?  I've emailed him
twice asking about his hitch and never heard back from him.  The emails
didn't get bounced, so perhaps I got caught in his spam trap, or...?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]
> On Behalf Of Mark Tuovinen
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:21 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Towing package
>
> Check with list member Dennis Haynes.  He makes a nice hitch
> that bolts right on to the frame rails using existing holes.
> You do have to modify your bumper a little but it is worth it.
>
> Mark in AK
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Monday, June 30, 2008 12:07 pm
> Subject: Towing package
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> > I am looking for suggestions on a receiver hitch package for my 84
> > Westy.  I have looked at the one on gowesty nad do not like the
> > fact that it is screw on to the existing hooks in the back that
> > are not rated for the weight.
> >
> > I read in the manual that my Van could tow 1320 lbs. with a tongue
> > weight of 100 - 200 pounds.  I am trying to tow my drift boat and
> > think taht total weight is only 700 and would not want to pull
> > more than that.
> >
> > any thoughts, suggestions or warnings welcome.
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