The previous owner of my van made this set up for his bikes.

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On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 6:56 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> At some point many of us have a need to hang carriers of some sort off a
> hitch and the go to is often one of the hitches that attach to the tie down
> hooks. From practice and experimentation this set actually works well for
> towing as long as the bracket mounting bolts are tight.
>
> Where this set up fails is having overhanging loads that apply a twisting
> or leveraged load to the hitch. This twisting load over time results in the
> tow loops flexing and at some point they can crack and even fail.
>
> Having this happen to me was the initial driver for the hitch I designed.
> There are many out there and some folks on the list can chime in. Here is a
> link for the instructions and some pictures.
>
> https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbj84XzXzJTD4jRblMxg?e=8cqyn6
>
> Unfortunately the last time I purchased material my cost has more than
> doubled. I'm asking $450 plus shipping. As compared to some of the other
> options mine offers the following benefits:
> Very sturdy mounting- 3 bolt holes each side distribute the twisting and
> pus-pull load over a larger area.
> Mounting hardware M12 course thread, fills the existing holes, no slop
> even if the bolts loosen.
> P.C. 10..9 maintenance grade fasteners. Higher hex head for improved
> wrench grip. High quality washers to ensure clamping load.
> Keep original bumpers.
> Larger cross beam than  hidden hitch designs.
> Clears most any engine or exhaust design.
>
> Dennis
>