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Subject:Re: vanagon towhitch source
From:Coby Smolens
Date:Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:45:21 -0700

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coby Smolens [mailto:cobys@well.com]
> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 1999 4:06 PM
> To: Paul.Seabrook@CENTURYTEL.COM
> Subject: RE: vanagon towhitch source
>
>
> How much weight are you planning to pull? U-haul has one which is
> adequate for towing a small trailer, I think it costs about $85
> and bolts to the rear shipping hooks. I have seen some hitches
> which tie into the engine support bar which I don't like at all.
> I've seen several vans with bent support bars and torn mounts
> because of this type of installation. Find out how the mounting
> is going to be done before you buy, and make sure it's going
> directly to the frame members.
>
> Coby
>
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>
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>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> > Of Paul Seabrook
> > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 1999 5:16 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: vanagon towhitch source
> >
> >
> > Anyone know where I can get a towhitch which will fit an 85
> vangon? I can
> > drill holes to adapt something but don't have access to a
> welder!! Thanks.
> >