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Re: [T3] Vehicle Weights


> While others will chime in and tell us how they've used their type 3s for
> towing,...

Yes I have, but only a half-ton baggage trailer, not a trailer home? (caravan in
the UK).
Some of the hitches had a centre stand-off which bolted to an angle
reinforcement bar in the corner between the rear lower panel and air intake duct
floor.  It adds up to a fair bit of strength, but your point about corrosion of
the bumper mounts is a fair one if you're going to pull a large load.

One of the designs has forward arms that bolt through the inner wheel well as
well as the bumper mounts.

Check the metal carefully and go ahead if it's good!  Plenty of people tow with
them.  Mine saved the rear bumper when a Volvo hit, but the rear panel was
knocked about a bit.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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