Towing Vanagon w/ Tow Bar

schrickman · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:21 pm Post subject: Towing Vanagon w/ Tow Bar

I will need to possibly tow this:

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I hope that Image came out. Really need to know what kid of hitch this is?
It has a solid Pin...
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djkeev · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:48 am Post subject:

It is already set up for towing. You can undo those mount brackets and install what you need.
Long bolt, nuts below radiator.

Auto or Manual transmission?
Auto, you need to pull the axles.

Since long hardened bolts aren't easy to find, I purchased a pair to carry with me on a trip..... Just in case.
You can always rent a truck, you can always buy a tow bar if the need arises.

Just being prepared.

Dave
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schrickman · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:30 pm Post subject: To Tow or Drive

I am leaning drive it. Those brackets are welded Bro.
I understand that there are hitches underneath the vehicle.
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djkeev · Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 11:08 pm Post subject:

Well, all I see is a rusty bolt head in a fuzzy photo. I've no way to know they are welded.

If you can't find the mating tow bar, grind off the welds and install the brackets you need.

Even welding is not permanent.

Dave
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danfromsyr · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:05 am Post subject:

one of these JEEP TOW BARS and the long bolts with a 3/8"BACKING PLATE for the back side thru factory holes in the sub-bumper is all fine.

if those are welded on then I'm not sure I would tow with them, removal is easy with a $35 4/5" angle grinder and a few discs.

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danfromsyr · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:07 am Post subject:

they sell REESE towbars that collapse in most FLAPS and tractor supply stores. for ~$130 they are the same as the Jeep bars on fleabay.

I carry my towbar collapsed in the bottom of the closet.. my dirty clothes don't seem to notice or care while they do keep it from rattleing..
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