I have a really hell-for-stout receiver hitch designed and built by
Dennis Haynes on our list here. I am sufficiently happy with it that I
plan to get another soon for my second van. It mounts solidly to the
frame with three big bolts on either side.
To install
(1) rear bumper is removed,
(2)  the rear mounts are removed.
(3) the rear bumper is trimmed to fit the receiver hitch
(4) the  bumper  is mounted  to the  the receiver hitch.
(5) the bumper/hitch assembly is mounted to the van.

When ordering specify whether you have a metal or a plastic bumper.
Makes a difference.

Easy as that. It 's design is nicely done and the construction well
executed.
Dennis ships them painted with a good quality paint, but for the effort
, I would order un-painted, and paint it yourself with an epoxy paint or
have it powder coated.Then you should never have to deal with an ugly
old rusted up receiver hitch ever again.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Jonce Fancher wrote:
> Hi all
> awhile back there were 2" recievers for sale for vanagons. I Thought I knew where to find a link to them but have not been able to find them. There was also
> someone that was building them and has some where the hitch hole was barely off center for fairly cheap. I couldnt find either. If any one knows the link or site
> so I dont have to sit here all day that would be great. Thanks
> All Im using it for is a bike rack. Thanks Jonce
>
> Jonce Fancher
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> 56 Single Cab
> 66 Sunroof Bug
> 66 Variant Squareback
> 66 Porsche 912
> 71 Sunroof Bus
> 84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
> 85 Vanagon Westi
> 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
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