Hi ..
that one small loop in the front is all you get ..
for emergency use, like pulling the van out of a ditch or whatever.
That look never has looked that strong to me , but I've never seen a broken
one either.

I'd say fine for pulling the van on the level ..
but not for super serious major pulling...like if van is stuck in mud up to
the middle of the wheels..
and you attach some monster 4WD pick-up to it ....
not strong enough for that use.

there are two in the rear of course, on each bumper bracket.
those are pretty strong , especially when used together.

Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 6:54 AM
Subject: Tow Loops

>I have a few questions about the Vanagon tow loops, maybe someone can
> provide illumination.
>
> My 1984 seems to have one (1) tow loop under the right front. Why aren't
> there four, or at least one on the rear, too? How sturdy is the loop?
> Are there designated placed on the van to hitch a tow line other than
> that one loop?
>
> --
> Rocky J Squirrel
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