These Hitches are usually rated for 1100 pounds. If you keep the weight
reasonable and you do not use the hitch to carry luggage carriers or bike
racks, you'll have no problem. Luggage racks, boxes, and bike racks will
break the tow hooks off. Been there. done that.  That is why I designed the
hitch I sell in the first place. Let me know if you would like some
information.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Shane <s.shane@POBOX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 9:30 PM
Subject: Will the towing loops hitch hold...?

> Greetings Volks.
>
> As many of you know, Uhaul, GoWesty and many other fine dealerships make a
> towing hitch for our beloved Vanagons.  Most of these hitches attached to
> the two tie down loops just below the bumpers.
>
> I have heard rumors that the tie down loops eventually crack, and or break
> the welds under normal towing use.
>
> Is this Fact or Fiction?  I'm sure many of us would like to know.
>
> Please CC: your responses to mailto:steve@hvf.com
>
> Thank you so much for your time.
>
> - Steven Shane
> Columbus, Ohio
> 1987 Westy