So DerekDrew@aol.com says:
> 
> This notice describes a one time opportunity for anyone who wants a killer
> trailer hitch to get a Class III hitch. These are not otherwise available in
> the USA, or anywhere that I know of, for that matter..
> 
> My mechanic, one of the most knowledgeable Vanagon machanics in the USA, is
> custom building a Class III trailer hitch for his two Syncro vanagons (one is
> a camper; one is not). He called me to ask me if I wanted him to custom build
> me one too and told me he is going to manufacture a limited "production run"
> of these things. 
> 
> There are no Class III trailer hitches made for the Vanagon so I took notice.
> A Class III hitch can tow a house around. The strongest trailer hitch for the
> vanagon made is a Class I trailer hitch but to my knowledge, it doesn't even
> meet Class I standards so you really cannot tow anything of any significance.
> 
> Realizing this is a one time opportunity I told him to make me up one too and
> to design it so that it will protect the corner of the vanagon from a hit.
> (As you all know, if you get hit in the rear corner your van will sustain
> $3,000 of damage since the bumper simply crumples in. This has happened to me
> twice!). (Isn't it a pity that 65% of vanagons have the end of their rear
> bumpers crumpled in?)
> 
> A class III trailer hitch will also ensure that someone who hits you from
> behind will destroy their car while yours will sustain minimal damage.
> 
> I think he said the price would be around $200 or possibly less depending on
> how many trailer hitches are manufactured. You retain your stock bumper in
> this setup. Installed is actually a receiver. When you want a trailer hitch,
> you stick in in the receiver hole. My mechanic plans to use the hole to put
> one of those basket things on the rear of the van--these are those baskets
> that stick in a trailer hitch hole and that stick out behind the van and hold
> stuff. 
> 
> Anyone who has ever wanted a trailer hitch who wants in on this project
> should e-mail me. This is trailer hitch heaven.
> 
> derekdrew@aol.com
> 
> 

Steven

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