John,
do the wiring right, get the converter. they are cheap, $15-$20, easy to
install, and they keep you legal.They usually come with a flat 4 prong plug,
if your trailer has another type of plug there are adaptors available.
Good luck,
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "John C." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy ( Haynes Hitch )

> In a message dated 5/13/2006 7:02:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> inua@CHARTER.NET writes:
> Robert Copich wrote:
>> Looking to buy a trailer hitch assembly for my 84 westy.  Just thought
>> I'd check the list before I buy new from gowesty
>> Robert
> Robert, I just installed a Dennis Haynes hitch on my 88 GL and I am
> delighted with it. Hell for stout, and does not mount on the tow loops
> as others do, but to the frame channels instead.  It is a receiver type
> hitch which gives it greater versatility  and is secured to the channels
> by three heavy bolts on each side. You will have little trouble ever
> from this hitch and a great deal of peace of mind when traveling with a
> trailer hooked to it.
>
> I have two 88 GL's - one is my daily driver, and the other is my travel
> vehicle. I put the first hitch on my daily driver. I am so pleased with
> that first hitch that I am going get a second hitch from Dennis and
> install it on my other 88 GL travel vehicle as well.
>
> Good luck,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver x2
> .
> .
> John,
> Just Bought one myself !!!
> Last I heard it was making it's self across the country via UPS !!! :o)
> What did you have to do for tail / turn signal lights ?
> Did you use the power converter
> they were talking about on the list?
> .
> thanks,
> John C...
> SLC, UT...
> 85 Westy; Sitar
>
>