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Subject:Re: hitch
From:Jason Ewing
Date:Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:00:35 -0400

No trailer brakes, just stock vanagon.  Obviously use your discretion!
  I haven't ever had any issues.

Jason Ewing

On 7/12/07, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jason,
>
> do you have trailer rakes on the 2000pound trailer you tow? considering to
> tow my speedboat, but that trailer hass no brakes....
>
> flo
> 87 subie westy
>
> On 7/11/07, Jason Ewing <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks for the info.  I actually found his name through some google
> > searches about an hour ago and sent him an email.  2000 lbs isn't a
> > problem for a van with decent power.  I've been doing it for years.
> > In fact I used to tow the race car with my 1.6 TD setup!
> >
> > Jason Ewing
> >
> >
> > On 7/11/07, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote:
> > > Mat
> > >
> > > If you are going to put a hitch on your van take a look at the ones that
> list member Dennis Haynes offers.  They fit well, install easily(though you
> may need to modify your rear bumper a bit), and attach to the frame not just
> the tow hooks.  I looked at a variety of choices did not find another that
> was as strong and easy to install as the hitch he offers.  You could of
> course have one made locally for you but if you want to order a strong hitch
> and easily install it in your driveway he makes an quality product.  Plus
> you are supporting a list member that is always willing to share his vast
> knowledge helping diagnose vanagon problems.
> > >
> > > Mark in AK
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: mat christensen <holegatehead@YAHOO.COM>
> > > Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 8:03 pm
> > > Subject: hitch
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >
> > > > I'm looking for a simple bolt on hitch for my 91 for a thule bike
> > > > rack-any ideas thanks matt
> > > >
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