TheSamba.com :: View topic - jeremyrockjock - Bus tow bars

Fri May 28, 2004 6:28 am

I have sold over 40 tow bars at this point and have only heard from about five people about their performance. If you bought a tow bar from me post how you feel about it. Good, bad, things that could be improved or whatever. Even tell me how you feel about how I did handling your orders. Thanks

Fri May 28, 2004 11:13 am

I bought one of your first towbars that you did. You know the ones when you didnt have your jig made yet. We had a problem with the first one not fitting and you sent a new one out to me at no charge. Even covered the shipping cost. I am still having troubles towing a bus with a brake booster. Very pleased with your bars though. I used one from Texas to Illinois 1,000 miles with no problems.

Fri May 28, 2004 11:37 am

Are theses bars just for splits or do they work for Bays as well?

Fri May 28, 2004 12:28 pm

The tow bars work on both splits and baywindows. Great heavy duty bars well worth the money.

Fri May 28, 2004 6:10 pm

VintageAutoWerks wrote: I am still having troubles towing a bus with a brake booster.
Hey Dan, I remember that one. What type of trouble? Thanks for the feedback.

Sat May 29, 2004 12:55 am

I think there is a clearence issue. I havent tried it for a little while on a booster bus but I will sometime soon and let you know. If I find some extra time this weekend I will give it a try.

Sat May 29, 2004 5:23 pm

well other then my bumper problem... that was fixed.. I copied your design for the one I have for my DC...

(see I can play nice...)...

Oh and we gotta figure out when is a good time for the bumper thing

Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:09 am

Chillkoot wrote: well other then my bumper problem... that was fixed.. I copied your design for the one I have for my DC...
Yeah, that was tow bar prototype #1 with zero rise and a hitch ball that was way too high. Thats why I started putting the rise in them. It would have worked better with a lower drop hitch on the tow vehical. I have built a new club tow bar since then. Although Ian still has Ole #1.

Wed Jun 16, 2004 5:25 pm

I bought one of Jeremy's tow bars...
My only complaint is that it is HUGE, but it works great. I have pics using it to tow away my old bus to the junk yard.
I don't think that there is a way to make it smaller without compromising quality, but it is a nice thought.
I give Jeremy two greasy thumbs up for his work.

Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:57 pm

what can you really tow with a bus?

Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:12 pm

Grant88 wrote: what can you really tow with a bus?

A Beetle

Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:49 pm

a fastback? **please please please**

Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:01 am

vwtankgirl wrote: My only complaint is that it is HUGE, but it works great. I have pics using it ..... :oops:

and you always hear, size doesn't matter...typical female

sorry, couldn't resist... :lol:

Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:54 pm

I bought one. The first time I tried to use it, it didn't fit over the axle and had to be sepated a little, but no big deal. The second time I used it as we turned a corner it broke where the two arms become one. Tow vehicle went one way the bus went another, big problem. I wrote to you about the problem but never got a reply. Needless to say I'm not to happy.

Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:59 am

Grant88 wrote:
what can you really tow with a bus?

another bus!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=72493

Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:44 pm

I bought one and shipped it to the UK. Jeremy was helpful and shipped in a timely manner. I told Jeremy the wrong hitch size due to poor measuring on my part, so I have to remove this and replace with a larger one - Again MY FAULT. The workmanship looks good, but I think I will add extra gusseting and safety chains - Just for my peace of mind.

Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:06 pm

buggybus wrote: I bought one. The first time I tried to use it, it didn't fit over the axle and had to be sepated a little, but no big deal. The second time I used it as we turned a corner it broke where the two arms become one. Tow vehicle went one way the bus went another, big problem. I wrote to you about the problem but never got a reply. Needless to say I'm not to happy.

I'm sorry to hear that. This is the first I have heard about it. Did you try to call my home # or email me directly? Did you unlock the steering lock when towing? I sent you a PM. I would like more info.

Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:11 pm

Grant88 wrote: what can you really tow with a bus?

Keep in mind that the bars that Jeremy is selling are used to tow a bus, not tow with a bus.

Steve

Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:59 pm

a_67vdub wrote: Grant88 wrote: what can you really tow with a bus?

Keep in mind that the bars that Jeremy is selling are used to tow a bus, not tow with a bus.

Steve
I towed a bus with my bus with my tow bar. :wink:

Say that ten times fast.

Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:03 pm

I pulled a 69 with my 79. Wait that just doesnt sound right. :shock: