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Date:         Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:13:29 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tow Loops
Comments: To: "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4C4C420A.1070609@gmail.com>
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When installing a Dennis Haynes receiver hitch on my '88 GL, the bumper mounts and the towloops are removed, The new hitch, which is hell-for-stout - replaces the tow loops as a connecton point for towing or securing to a roll-back tow truck.

John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 7/25/2010 8:54 AM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" wrote: > I have a few questions about the Vanagon tow loops, maybe someone can > provide illumination. > > My 1984 seems to have one (1) tow loop under the right front. Why aren't > there four, or at least one on the rear, too? How sturdy is the loop? > Are there designated placed on the van to hitch a tow line other than > that one loop? > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > Bend, OR > KG6RCR > >


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