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Subject:Re: Doka Trailers
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Sat, 4 Aug 2012 16:30:11 -0500

Don't you just cut off the cab and use the bed :)

If/when my engine explodes, I'm going to remove it and turn my Westfalia into a trailer.  And pull it with some god awful domestic SUV with a huge tow rating, roadside assistance, satellite radio and air conditioning.

Jeff

On 2012-08-04, at 2:45 PM, Ben T wrote:

> First of all, my apologies for the crosspost. 
> 
> Has anyone here built a trailer out of the remains of a Doublecab? Most interested in how the front portion was handled.
> 
> Found a pic online where they used the front of a T3/Vanagon complete with grills & lights. Seems like reasonable solution but would add to the tongue weight. There are a few structural cross members from the Doka which already add weight on the front end. None of which line-up perfectly!
> 
> Pics & links would be most helpful. Also, if anyone is parting out a Doka or Singlecab, please pmail me. Interested in some sections which are rusted on my Doka.
> 
> 
> 
> TIA,
> 
> BenT
> 
> Van-O-Rama #11
> September 15, 2012
> Alta Loma Park, SSF

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