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fretless Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2002 Posts: 72 Location: Vista, Ca.
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 10:14 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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..I just bought a RV and I am wanting to tow my Thing behind it. Who makes a good tow bar that can be used with a Thing?. |
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TimGud Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2002 Posts: 6459 Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 10:30 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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I would use a either a tow dolly or a small trailer. |
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lotsavws Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2003 Posts: 136
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 8:13 am Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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Wouldn't a standard bug towbar work? You could always take it to a welder and have them lengthen it. Another thing you could do to is buy a superbeetle towbar and possibly mount it to the front bumper. |
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fretless Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2002 Posts: 72 Location: Vista, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 10:15 am Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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I hear that a standard bug towbar will work..I will try that..why would I need to lenthen it? |
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lotsavws Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2003 Posts: 136
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 10:42 am Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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Actually the only thing you would have to do to lengthen it is to cut the bar after the bracket that attaches to the axle, and have a welder add 1-2 feet onto the bar at that point. Make sure that your tow hitch is as level as possible. Reason being you do not want the tow bar to be angled up or down, in case of a panic stop.
Hope this helps! |
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fretless Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2002 Posts: 72 Location: Vista, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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okay...but why does it need to be lengthen? Why? |
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lotsavws Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2003 Posts: 136
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 12:54 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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It provides clearance when taking turns, and it might pull alittle bit better.
But that is up to you.
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fretless Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2002 Posts: 72 Location: Vista, Ca.
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 1:47 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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lotsavws, okay thanks... |
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lotsavws Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 2:09 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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Your welcome! |
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edgy Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2003 Posts: 424 Location: Bel Air, Maryland
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2003 6:52 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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Standard bug tow bar works. Ask the Thing Shop. |
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ChrisM181 Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 181
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 5:43 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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A standard bug tow bar will work. Ask me,I have towed a Thing with a tow bar a dozen times. It works wonderfully! |
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TimGud Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2002 Posts: 6459 Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 7:43 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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I tow then behind a truck with a standard Beetle tow bar, but I have also seen some of the larger Rv's break these tow bars because they push the towbar sideways when making a hard turn. The bumper on a longer RV is much further from the rear wheels than a standard size pick-up and works good as a lever when turning hard. That is why I recommended the tow dolly for him. |
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lotsavws Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 9:44 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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I agree timgud. |
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fretless Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2002 Posts: 72 Location: Vista, Ca.
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 12:27 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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But I will not be towing it that often and a bug towbar is only $52. A tow dolly cost way more than I want to spend...... |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 53 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2003 7:08 pm Post subject: Tow Bar. |
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Just do not ever back up with a bug towbar, not even 3 feet and you will kink the tubing.
Take the turns a little wider and smoother than you do when you are not towing, the time it takes for the steering to respond to the movement of the motorhome delays the onset and exit of the turn for the car. |
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