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Date:         Wed, 22 Feb 1995 17:49:11 +0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject:      Re: Hitch Question - 69 Bus

>I am wanting to add a hitch to my 69 Bus. I haven't figured out all of the >engineering yet to hang a frame hitch from the same general area as the rear >motor hanger and bumper mounting area, so I thought I'd see if someone on the >vanagon list had done this or had it done successfully. > >What I need is a hitch that would allow me to pull a tandem UHaul car trailer. > >Also, would a pickup-style step-bumper be feasible as a bumper/hitch point >for a VW Bus? > My 71 has a aftermarket hitch, but I don't think its rated for what you wany to pull. Mine says gross weight 1100 lbs and 110 lbs tounge weight. It is mounted to the frame on each side, with a big peice of angle between. The tounge bolts to the botton of the stock bumper.

Chris Bridge

Currently building an engine for a ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?) E-mail cbridge@vt.edu


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