Re: [T3] Tow hitches

["shirleyclan" <shirleyclan@cox.net>]

<x-charset iso-8859-1>This guy
http://www.vwtype3.org/classifieds/list.cgi/spt.1013714360.27280.html
has three complete hitches that fit behind the bumper and bolts to the
bumper brackets. I don't have any connection but I saw them when I was
looking at some other parts. May be worth a call.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Ayres" <comwest@att.net>
To: "T3 List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] Tow hitches


> EverettB=> "Westfalia Type 3 tow hitch with
> => the electrical hookups" for sale.  Does
> => anyone know anything about these?
>
> I have one designed for the Typ3 Ghia (not in usable shape yet), and they
> were available for all 3s. It's a heavy steel tube, contoured to the body,
> with reinforced brackets and a welded ball & stem. It's designed to bolt
up
> in place of the rear bumper brackets, and the bumper then bolts up to the
> hitch instead for a very clean install. I wouldn't expect it to pull a lot
> of weight, as you're relying entirely on the body sheet metal, but say for
a
> small popup camper or clamshell it's fine.
>
> Let us know if you get it -- mine's missing the electrical stuff and I'd
> like to see how it's supposed to be done.
>
> Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
> '66 KG1600
>
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