Re: [T3] Bumper Hitch For VW's

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 7 Aug 00, at 19:23, DGaries808@aol.com wrote:

> Does anyone know where to buy a bumper hitch for a VW?

I'm sure they can be found and there are people on the list who 
have and use them, but I recommend against it. If you look at what 
takes the stress on a type 3 you will find that it ends up at the 
sheet metal at the front end of the bumper mounts. This is just thin 
sheet metal and has no real strength.

When these cars were new this area was marginal; now it is at 
least partially rusted away and IMO it's just not worth the risk. The 
risk is to your car, whatever you're towing, and whatever/whoever 
the trailer hits when it comes loose.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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