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Date:         Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:14:32 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Another Hitch Question
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 09:40 PM 6/22/2013, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>If its a hitch that attaches to the tow loops a bike rack is not a
>good idea. The twisting/overhanging load will crack and break the
>tow loops. BTDT! That is why I designed the hitch I sell.


Yah.  As you know those loops aren't meant for towing, they're angled
down for a straight pull on the chains used to lash the vehicle down
on board ship.


Any receiver-mounted platform puts a disproportionate twisting force
on a hitch because of its long lever arm.


Yrs,
David
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