Date:         Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:32:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for
              hitches?
Comments: To: Ben <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <6C47EE18-08EA-41D4-AA1D-C35CBDEC3669@gmail.com>
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Thanks for all the responses, but I still don't know if there is any
structural difference to the rear bumper or bracket mounting points in the
syncro vs. 2 WD models.  My syncro bumper has a notch out in the bottom of
the bumper where a hitch might have been installed at 1 time, & this is
similar to the notch in my 2 WD bumper for the OEM ? hitch which came on it.
I also don't want to use a tow loop attachment bumper which it appears that
many of the less expensive vendor's models use. 2" receiver hitch would be
nice- I could get the GW rear bumper w/ 2" receiver hitch if they were
available- I'll have to relook at Dennis' hitches again- I forgot about
those!
The Westfalia hitches (1 5/8" dia. +-), are trey cool, & available in
Europe & mucho dinero, but don't suit my purposes for ball size  etc. in
the US (1 7/8-2" dia).

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-so many options, so few decisions


On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:42 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Trim your tails, Mr. JT. I'm sad everytime I recall that I sold my
> Kastenwagen.:-( I'm glad it went to a good home though.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:48 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > While I have only experience with 2wd, the Dennis Haynes Hitch is "da
> bomb", none better IMHO.  Installed one on an 87 Panel Vanagon of my buddy
> Cliff (van bought from BenT in fact a few years back).  Very robust, he's
> towed a Beetle behind it (short distances).  Some day when I've got the
> time, I'll install the extra one I bought on my 84 Westy.
> >
> > --
> > Jim Thompson
>



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Tom Buese