i built mine similar to otmar's

http://www.evcl.com/vw/Accessories/Frame.html

jonathan

On Mon, 11 Apr 2005, Kim Brennan wrote:

> I have to admit I'm curious about the hitch you made.
>
> I have a hitch on my camper of the bolt to the tow hook type. I like it
> a lot. I haven't exceeded it's (presumed) limits of 1500 pounds
> capacity  150 tongue weight, though I continue to contemplate doing so
> (of course with my upgraded brakes I don't have any doubts with my
> braking capability.)
>
> So far none of the "upgraded" hitches appeal to me. The weld to the tow
> hook variety isn't all that much different than what I have (IMHO). I'm
> not convinced yet that I want to go the bull bar route ala GoWesty or
> Gary Lee's. The South African style bumper carrier integrated hitch has
> the capacity (and I have that hitch on the Gold Brick), but it isn't
> nearly as elegant as the receiver hitch type.
>
> I'd like a modified South African type, with a 2 inch receiver hitch
> instead of the J hook ball. Maybe that's what I'll have to do, get the
> South African type and redo it so as to add the receiver.
>
> On Apr 11, 2005, at 9:57 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
> > There are a number of things that must be considered before placing 150
> > pounds of anything behind your van. I sell a class 3 hitch that will
> > have no problem supporting that load. However, with the load behind the
> > van, ride and handling will be affected. You also need to make the rear
> > suspension and tires are up to the task. That weight behind the van
> > will
> > actually place 200 -250 pounds on the rear axle and lift some weight
> > off
> > the front axle. I will e-mail some info on the hitch.
> >
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