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Date:         Wed, 22 Feb 1995 20:43:17 +0500
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From:         anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject:      Re: Hitch Question - 69 Bus

>--Christopher Bridge said:--
>> 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.
>
>Mine appears to be stock or approved accessory (has VW stamped in
>the tounge). Same rating as above, but the tounge is welded to
>the rear brace in the engine compartment.
>
>-- 
>Todd R. Schroeder   


Serious? attaches to the rear brace?  Doesn't the rear brace move around on 
the motor mount to each side?  Mine doesn't have VW stamped on it. double :-(
I think that the ratings are called "class I."  I think the original poster 
wants something like class III.
  Chris Bridge

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