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Date:         Sun, 5 Aug 2012 09:36:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Doka Trailers
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There are a lot more comfortable trailers than the Westy, what I'd like to find is a double cab that could pull a small 5th wheel camper. Still get my VW fix AND have someplace comfortable to live while I'm on the road. 4 disk brakes, around 200hp engine, heavier suspension, beef up the bed to support a 5th wheel hitch? Anyone ever heard of it being done?

Rob becida@comcast.net

At 8/4/2012 02:30 PM, Jeff Palmer wrote: >Don't you just cut off the cab and use the bed :) > >If/when my engine explodes, I'm going to remove it and turn my >Westfalia into a trailer. And pull it with some god awful domestic >SUV with a huge tow rating, roadside assistance, satellite radio and >air conditioning. > >Jeff > >On 2012-08-04, at 2:45 PM, Ben T wrote: > > > First of all, my apologies for the crosspost. > > > > Has anyone here built a trailer out of the remains of a > Doublecab? Most interested in how the front portion was handled. > > > > Found a pic online where they used the front of a T3/Vanagon > complete with grills & lights. Seems like reasonable solution but > would add to the tongue weight. There are a few structural cross > members from the Doka which already add weight on the front end. > None of which line-up perfectly! > > > > Pics & links would be most helpful. Also, if anyone is parting > out a Doka or Singlecab, please pmail me. Interested in some > sections which are rusted on my Doka. > > > > > > > > TIA, > > > > BenT > > > > Van-O-Rama #11 > > September 15, 2012 > > Alta Loma Park, SSF


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