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Thedanald
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:33 pm    Post subject: Vanagon Trailer Hitch Reply with quote

Hi.

I have an 87 Vanagon. I want to add a 2 inch trailer hitch so i can use my Thule hitch bike rack. I was wondering if anybody has installed a hitch on a vanagon and what the best way to do it would be. not sure if it can bolt directly on, or if it would need to be welded.

thanks

dan
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In no particular order here are some examples:

http://burleysmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/Vanagon_Hidden_Hitch_p/rmw-hh1.htm
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_category.php?id=275
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Burley unit was easy to fit to our fibreglass bumper model. Solid as a rock, too.


Geoff in Golden CO.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the GoWesty 2" hitch mounted under the fiberglass rear bumper (attaches securely to the tow eyes and engine carrier bar) on my '90 Syncro Westy.

Installation wasn't difficult - though starting nuts through the carrier bar up next to the heat shield was a bit of a pain. Someone on this forum suggested that I 'hand tighten' all fasteners to begin with...then crank 'em down to finish the installation. Great tip!

GoWesty does NOT recommend 'older' 2" receiver accessories with this hitch for a good reason. I inserted a 1 1/4" sleeve for a friend's smaller bike rack...then had to use a slide hammer and LOTS of PB Blaster/PBR and force to remove it (another tip from a Sambanista).

I run an Allen 4 Bike Swing Away carrier. In retrospect - I think I would appreciate a little more clearance with the Burley or RMW hitch. YMWV.
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