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porscheforu Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:02 pm Post subject: Trailer hitch |
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I would like to tow my 400 lb mahogany runabout with my newly restored '66 Westy, but I'm trying to figure out a hitch arrangement. I have a headered Empi single muffler that appears would be in the way of any kind of hitch. Does anyone know of a way to make a hitch work? Is there one that attaches to where the bumper attaches that would work with the Empi? Since the boat is so light, would a hitch attached to the bumper work?
Thanks for any input.
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KevinAlbrecht Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 970 Location: Ocean City > Boca > Pompano > Kirkland > Eugene
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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I cant speak to that type of trailer, but I had a trailer hitch fabricated last summer for my single-wheel, and it was bolted to the bumper mounting bolt area.
I run a thunderbird QP with header, and the fabricator had to slide the mount above the muffler. _________________ Kevin Albrecht
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vw7266 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2004 Posts: 3038 Location: the point, ohio
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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post pics of ur boat I wanna see it |
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OG67westy Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2008 Posts: 286 Location: San Marcos Texas 78666
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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KevinAlbrecht wrote: |
I cant speak to that type of trailer, but I had a trailer hitch fabricated last summer for my single-wheel, and it was bolted to the bumper mounting bolt area.
I run a thunderbird QP with header, and the fabricator had to slide the mount above the muffler. |
I'd be very interested to see pics of your set up. I'm running the same muffler and header, and need to tow a small vintage pop-up camper(>400lbs.) |
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KevinAlbrecht Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 970 Location: Ocean City > Boca > Pompano > Kirkland > Eugene
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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OG67westy wrote: |
KevinAlbrecht wrote: |
I cant speak to that type of trailer, but I had a trailer hitch fabricated last summer for my single-wheel, and it was bolted to the bumper mounting bolt area.
I run a thunderbird QP with header, and the fabricator had to slide the mount above the muffler. |
I'd be very interested to see pics of your set up. I'm running the same muffler and header, and need to tow a small vintage pop-up camper(>400lbs.) |
I'll get some pics tonight. _________________ Kevin Albrecht
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joe56vw Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2004 Posts: 3202 Location: Olympia wa
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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this is a hitch Kelly made for his bus and has done lots of miles on it towing his puck trailer around
the bumper brackets are reinforced and I think he put a plate were it bolts onto also for stength
the receiver is cut into the bumper since his bus was super low at the time but you could move that part to below the bumper
btw the guy who help build this hitch has made several over the years just like it and has thousands of miles on each one without a single issue _________________ '60 15 window walkthrough
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=559931&highlight=
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jeremyrockjock Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002 Posts: 5008 Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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this one looks really nice _________________ regards
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KevinAlbrecht Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 970 Location: Ocean City > Boca > Pompano > Kirkland > Eugene
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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OG67westy wrote: |
KevinAlbrecht wrote: |
I cant speak to that type of trailer, but I had a trailer hitch fabricated last summer for my single-wheel, and it was bolted to the bumper mounting bolt area.
I run a thunderbird QP with header, and the fabricator had to slide the mount above the muffler. |
I'd be very interested to see pics of your set up. I'm running the same muffler and header, and need to tow a small vintage pop-up camper(>400lbs.) |
Here you go. My body guy fabricated this out of pieces of angle iron and boxed sections. It seems super strong to me. I cannot budge them. He used the stock bracket holes, and then added a third behind the brackets.
Passengerside, behind the rear wheel:
Where it is sandwiched above the mullfer:
Mounted under bumper brackets:
Trailer connection:
_________________ Kevin Albrecht
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durfeec Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2010 Posts: 1279 Location: Mio, MI
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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But do you know if it will work with his exhaust?
I would guess this would clear any exhaust. The downside is you have to cut the square in your bumper. The upside is if you are lowered you wont have to worry about it dragging.
http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7728 _________________ 1960 Bus Panel/Camper |
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porscheforu Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:45 pm Post subject: Trailer hitch |
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm not sure that the hitch referenced in the classifieds will work, since my muffler is tight up against the bottom of the bumper. I'll do some more research on that item.
Since I have not yet figured out how to post pics on this site, you can see pictures of my boat and the restoration at www.sandeace.com. It's my other passion in addition to VW buses and 356 Porsches.
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Stocknazi Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 5150
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Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:15 am Post subject: |
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mandraks wrote: |
this one looks really nice |
i have seen one of jeremy's hitches in person and i was impressed; really clean look, and very creative using the hitch bar to mount the bumper _________________ WANTED:
58 Westfalia cabinet knobs (3 needed), roof rack, and (7) privy tent poles (silver painted).
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Käfer59 Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2008 Posts: 153 Location: San Gabriel, California
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Well guys,
I just got this in the mail yesterday and I am F...ing impressed!! The ingenuity of Jeremy Hoggards bus hitch blew me away. I've put together and assembled many things in my time and this is one of the easiest! Check out this threaded backing plate that fits perfect!
The hand hold worked perfectly!
After plate attached.
Bumper connected.
fits over exhaust great!
Here's some more images. The bumper worked way better than I could imagine. I'm going to be towing a 74 montgomery ward tent trailer with this and i think it's going to be perfect! I've already jumped on it. Thanks Jeremy!!! I'll leave you feedback also.
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g3bill Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2015 Posts: 247 Location: So. Cal usa
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject: Everett this threads a year old, guess thats not old here?:) |
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Nice hitch ideas but I'd like my hitch from the bottom of bumper, not sure if i'd beef up the bumber or have a seperate support across with two bars to the front a bit like the vw/porsche type that bolt to floor pan, (don't really want holes there though) Do think after looking at this thread I want the bumper seperate incase it gets hit, might not damage the hitch especially from a side corner hit? Seems everyone wants to run into me in my area:( won't really decide till I'm under the camper measuring...
Dont know if they still make um but there used to be a extractor that was tucked way up in the center or just to one side just for clearing a trailer hitch and had a single quiet muffler? It was made especially just for that purpose. _________________ I have Dial-Up an a hole in my pocket:)......Where are the 3 Stooges when we need them:)
'67 Camper PT westfail w/tent, hammock, jump seat. uping the motor to 1900 w/88bore/78crank.
& will be using carb 34 pict 3 ....Someday?
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lowindO Samba Member
Joined: May 05, 2005 Posts: 323 Location: pensa~cola
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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I would also be interested in seeing anyone who is running a vintage speed exhaust and a hitch, especially the sport exhaust for lowered buses. _________________ Why don't you have a narrowed beam yet?
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g3bill Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2015 Posts: 247 Location: So. Cal usa
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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I knew Gene Berg had the extractor for more clearance years ago so called and they said the company stopped making them? I dont think it was a drastic difference , maybe 1 1/2 inch raised up by making tighter bends in the extractor tubes to collector I think. _________________ I have Dial-Up an a hole in my pocket:)......Where are the 3 Stooges when we need them:)
'67 Camper PT westfail w/tent, hammock, jump seat. uping the motor to 1900 w/88bore/78crank.
& will be using carb 34 pict 3 ....Someday?
'82 Toyota 4x4 5sp PU lb, daily driver
Many Corvairs /& 4 rag tops
'63 Chevy 20 Truck w/4sp 292
Want, white plastic end pieces for dash grab handle |
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Red Fau Veh Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2012 Posts: 3037 Location: Prescott Az.
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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I am making a hitch for my bus with a aftermarket exhaust system. It needs a few more things done but here it is.
_________________ 1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
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epayne611 Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2011 Posts: 316 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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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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abritinthebay Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2012 Posts: 294 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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How much can you realistically tow with one of these though? Without fishtailing on curves and being dragged back down hills anyhow.... |
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7050 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I used to tow all the time with my stock bus. A puck will go behind a split beetle, you won't have a problem in a dualport bus.
get a trailer with brakes and it will be like it never happened. busses only have 100 pound tongue weight or so. Busses do just fine as long as the trailer does not way more than say 1200 or 1500 pounds and has brakes. _________________ regards
Uli
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