Jeff,

The Vanagon bumper is a bit flimsy for that.  If you're looking for a cheap
solution, you're better off welding square bar stock to the tow hooks.  There
are Vanagon hitches that do exactly that.  We have one and use it to tow our
17' O'Day Daysailer with no problems.

If you want a real solution, get in touch with listmember Dennis Haynes for one
of his custom built super tough hitches.  The Bus Depot also carries a sturdier
hitch variety...probably on their web site.

-Karl

On Fri, 16 Jun 2000, Jeff laid this bit of wit and wisdom upon us:
> I have an 84 vanagon.  Has anyone ever drilled through the bumper of a
> Vanagon and bolted a step bumper towing hitch to it.  Would this be safe? I
> would only be pulling a small trailor.  Any thoughts please.  Thanks, Jeff
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