these are old Da'Lan part numbers.  Now owned by Curt.

217401 is for 87-91 Syncro

both are draw bar style bolting to the tow loops.

Not sure why they charge more for the Syncro hitch.  They cost us
both the same:

http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757904

Steve
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com

888-797-5994 - orders
636-337-7700 - customer service

On Aug 4, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Greg Potts wrote:

> Hi Frank,
>
> Uhaul.com lists two hitches for a late vanagon.
>
> 217400  Regular Duty Fixed       $149.95
> 217401  Regular Duty Fixed       $239.95
>
> http://store.uhaul.com/Trailer_Hitches
>
> Both are rated for 1500 lbs. No pics are available, but if I had to
> guess
> then basd on price I'd think that it's possible that the 217401 model
> would be a frame-mounted design.
>
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> www.pottsfamily.ca
> WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
> 1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
>
>
>
>> OK, folks here's the BIG question    --  Anyone know where I can
>> get a
>> class II or class III frame mounted  receiver hitch for a Vanagon ?
>