Built similar contraption myself, have used it for 3 years. Have
2" receiver welded to bar allowing me to use bycicle rack.
Much easier to use than roof rack.Never towed anything.
But will do if needed, no more than 1000lbs due to inadequate brakes.
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy
9/3/02 6:01:08 PM, dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM> wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>Quick question. Would anyone know how useful a tow bar like the one in the
>link below are?
>
>http://www.craigslist.org/sfo/pen/bar/5355353.html
>
>I have a 1986 Vanagon, which one like this will fit on ... tho I have
>questions about how well they work. I  believe their towing capacity are
>only 1500 lbs. They look *very* simple to attach: two bolts, two nuts and
>two washers. Do any vanagon listees have or use a tow bar like this one?
>
>I found this one for sale on Craig's list for $60, however there is one
>almost brand new, at a local bone yard, for $10 bux. It came off an
>immaculate 1980 Vanagon.  I almost bought it just for how cheap it is. I
>don't even have anything to tow ... but for 10 bux. Is it worth it, just to
>have the capability to tow?
>
>Any opinions? It's it worth having the tow capability, for $10 bux? Is it
>worth the extra weight? (~ 30 lbs). Would I be foolish to pass this up?
>
>Just curious,
>thanks,
>dave :)
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>
>dave bowers
>Portland, Oregon
>1986 Westy "G2"
>http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw
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