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pillansii
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 Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Is this a bus tow hitch?
Does anyone have any info on it? |
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jonny1309
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Location: Oside
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| epayne611 wrote: |
Just installed my hitch from Jeremy rock jock. I have the super flow vintage speed exhaust that exits out of the stock cutout. Pretty stoked on how nicely it fit, now I gotta go clean my bumper....
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Could you post more pictures of your hitch/exhaust/bumper setup?
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epayne611
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Joined: February 09, 2011
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Location: Orange County, CA
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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| Sure, you looking for anything specific? |
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jonny1309
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Location: Oside
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:11 am Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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| epayne611 wrote: |
| Sure, you looking for anything specific? |
Thanks for the reply. Could post something like the 3rd and 4th pic from Kafer59, earlier in this thread? I'd like to see the muffler to hitch clearance and the tailpipe thtough the notch clearance.
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| Barndoor Mafia wrote: |
| Add a cop mustache, some cholo shades and a Doyers cap to the guy in the suit .......... Tocayo. |
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| kiss my ass Tom....I'm without centercaps right now. |
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| nothin' wrong with: Nose down - Ass up!! |
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| Did you tell her that Al Reed painted them? |
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| My tailbone still hurts like hell. |
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epayne611
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Location: Orange County, CA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Sorry bout the crappy pics, long day and my phone sucks
Can try to get better ones tomorrow |
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pyrOman
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thom
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Location: Sacramento
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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I used to make these
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jonny1309
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Thanks epayne611
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| Barndoor Mafia wrote: |
| Add a cop mustache, some cholo shades and a Doyers cap to the guy in the suit .......... Tocayo. |
| scottvw wrote: |
| kiss my ass Tom....I'm without centercaps right now. |
| OgCalLook wrote: |
| nothin' wrong with: Nose down - Ass up!! |
| Ragman wrote: |
| Did you tell her that Al Reed painted them? |
| lonslo wrote: |
| My tailbone still hurts like hell. |
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seshbus
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Joined: December 29, 2014
Posts: 43
Location: Orange County, CA
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Does anyone know if this will fit with A1 sidewinder exhaust?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1039735
I think it is beautifully made and would love to use it to put a bike rack on and maybe tow a small trailer but I want to know if anyone has used it on their bus with the same exhaust... Also just to confirm you do not have to cut a hole in the bottom of the bumper for the tow hitch to clear right? Thank you  |
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mandraks
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Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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| Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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I used to make these
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i still think that this is the best design. ties so many places together. And they also protect the underside of the bus.
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zuggbug
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| Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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I used to make these
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Please make another run - I will buy one or maybe two
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J Flare
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Joined: September 27, 2004
Posts: 309
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Yes |
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b-man
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Posts: 499
Location: So Cal
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| Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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I used to make these
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Please make another run - I will buy one or maybe two |
I’d be in for a couple as well, some really awesome craftsmanship there.
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NUTSFORBUSES
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Here is Jeremy's hitch in action.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1039735
Strong and easy to use without cutting and only exposing the 2" receiver below.
My bus is lowered w an A1 exhaust. I wouldn't tow anything SUPER heavy, but I wouldn't do that with any Bus.
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Brian Anthony
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Location: Longview TX
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Trailer hitch |
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Here is a receiver hitch I made for my Double Cab
The 6mm button head bolts are to keep the bumber and hitch from rattling.
The receiver hitch is made in three parts. the center cross tube is bolted to modified bumper mounts.
The 10mm bumper mount bolts were changed to 12mm. Nut plates were tacked in place once the structure was bolted and adjusted into place.
An additional mount bracket with 10mm bolts was added to each bumper mount.
Not shown is the addition of plates to box in the frame rails. This was done after the nut plates were welded in place. About the only towing i plan to do is tow a '67 Bug.
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