No way would I attach anything to the bumper.  I've had mine off to
straighten it, and it is not much thicker than a tin can.

I know nothing about this replacement bumper, but found it posted on the
list a while back.  Scroll down the page and you'll find it with a two inch
(2") receiver for $240.  I don't much care for the looks, or I might try it.

http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagon/default.htm

If you are bound and determined to attatch a trailer to the bumper, PLEASE
attach safety chains to somehere solid to protect the rest of us.

Good luck.

Vanagon40

>From: Jeff <btlbug@bright.net>
>Reply-To: Jeff <btlbug@bright.net>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Step bumper hitch
>Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:18:13 -0400
>
>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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