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