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dirtkeeper Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 3200 Location: Left of everywhere
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:49 am Post subject: |
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jeremyrockjock wrote: |
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Is the width of a Bug tow bar where it attaches to the beam wider than the Bus? |
yes, by about 3 inches. |
I'm translating that to mean that the BUS width is wider.??? correct
I've towed my bug up to Tahoe and Yosemite on several occasions , about 500 miles round trip with no problems. Just don't try to go in reverse.
But on the last tow trip the bar bent and crumpled around a slow turn and i determined it had stress, rust spot that decided to give out and i have to admit that my tow bar was 30 yrs old.
I dont see how a bus would be that much more of a load. But the next one i get i am going to reinforce it . And i kinda like jeremys' mods for the bus option. I may steal that idea and make something up.
mtnroads.. your newest find looks like the bus i have that i have to move soon... my next project. |
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1975 Kombi Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2007 Posts: 2452 Location: Acton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:07 am Post subject: |
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jeremyrockjock wrote: |
I make an rear section for beetles that bolts to the two piece bus tow bar. The problem is I have to sell them as a whole kit and it makes it pricy. The last kit I sold was $300 shipped in the US.
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Would you connect chains to this somewhere or direct to the bus frame. _________________ Brett
“He’s decieving you boy! Reach into his pocket and take what he’s got.” Mr. Crabbs.
75 Westy auto
03 Jetta TDI
71 SB
74 Westy
Licensed pilot (single engine land VFR)
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Rust In Pieces: 72 Bug, 73 Bug, 81 Rabbit LS D 2D, 83 Rabbit D 2D, 84 Jetta TD GL, 85 Jetta D, 68 Z28 RS 302, 91 Passat 16v |
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dirtkeeper Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 3200 Location: Left of everywhere
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:17 am Post subject: |
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1975 Kombi wrote: |
jeremyrockjock wrote: |
I make an rear section for beetles that bolts to the two piece bus tow bar. The problem is I have to sell them as a whole kit and it makes it pricy. The last kit I sold was $300 shipped in the US.
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Would you connect chains to this somewhere or direct to the bus frame. |
I welded a safety chain to the tongue of the tow bar and connect that to the tow vehicle. I imagine an additional chain to the towed vehicle might be extra insurance . |
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jeremyrockjock Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002 Posts: 5008 Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Bus is narrow. Beetle is wider. _________________ Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!! |
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fastmc25 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004 Posts: 1191 Location: East Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:45 am Post subject: |
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I made some adapters for my Bus towbar i got from Jeremy...... it allows it to be used with a 2" narrowed bug beam...... I love it.. They slip into the beam mounts and are pinned in just like normal ..... very easy to make and the longer bus towbar is great for lowered bugs with narrowed beams... I've towed my show bug to several long distance events with no problems...
_________________ Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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jeremyrockjock Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002 Posts: 5008 Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thats niffty. Does it not slide back and forth sideways? _________________ Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!! |
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fastmc25 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004 Posts: 1191 Location: East Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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jeremyrockjock wrote: |
Thats niffty. Does it not slide back and forth sideways? |
No, fit's nicely and is solid with no slack... I've used it many times and it works well.... _________________ Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 10:56 am Post subject: Re: Tow bar FAQ |
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Big Bad John wrote: |
I had the original tow hooks removed and replaced them with two receiver hitches which was both welded and bolted on.
There is a bracket that slips into these receivers to mount our motorhome tow bar.
I could easily have another slip in bar made to haul a small motorcycle or bikes on the front Which is plenty strong and safe.
This very handy if I have a breakdown. I just load the tow hitch in the car and go get it.
Here's the slip in bracket. When I am not using the tow bar you just un pin the bracket and the front looks normal.
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Mal evolent Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2009 Posts: 2912 Location: San Antonio, Nuevo Mexico
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Tow bar FAQ |
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U Haul car haulers are massively heavy - I have no doubt a U-Haul is 50 percent heavier than a standard issue car hauler. If I ever again need a U-Haul car hauler I will use at least a 3/4 ton to tow it.
you never see a used car hauler for sale. they don't cost anything when they are not in use, they are useful for so many things, you just buy once, cry once, and get on with your life.
mine has an 8,000 pound winch, full length e-track rails, ammo boxes for the tire baskets, solar chargers for the winch and trailer brake batteries, and I have plans for a ramp that can be mounted on either side or in back. it's like having a tow truck, if you have a truck. _________________ 73 Beetle Baja, Ghia front brakes, Type 3 rear brakes, 2220 ( 94 X 80 ), Weber Progressive, Bosch SVDA, '97 Mustang seats
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