>I am wanting to add a hitch to my 69 Bus.  I haven't figured out all of the
>engineering yet to hang a frame hitch from the same general area as the rear
>motor hanger and bumper mounting area, so I thought I'd see if someone on the
>vanagon list had done this or had it done successfully.
> 
>What I need is a hitch that would allow me to pull a tandem UHaul car trailer.
> 
>Also, would a pickup-style step-bumper be feasible as a bumper/hitch point
>for a VW Bus?
>
My 71 has a aftermarket hitch, but I don't think its rated for what you wany 
to pull.  Mine says gross weight 1100 lbs and 110 lbs tounge weight.  It is 
mounted to the frame on each side, with a big peice of angle between.  The 
tounge bolts to the botton of the stock bumper.
  
  Chris Bridge
  
  Currently building an engine for a ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?)
  E-mail cbridge@vt.edu