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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64155 is a reply to message #64148] |
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USAussie
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Gene,
I got one of these with the VW I bought in Texas:
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1488
It hooks up to the lower front axle tube like the Blue Ox.
Other than the fact that it hangs down lower than the Blue Ox is there a
reason why I shouldn't use it?
I realize I probably will have to drop the tow ball so that the tow bar is
level.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan
Here are pictures,
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31629
the bar says blue Ox, the bolt-on says "Automatic" I think you can find it
gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64161 is a reply to message #64158] |
Fri, 13 November 2009 14:39 |
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WD0AFQ
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Thanks Gene. I may have a couple of pieces welded to my tubular bumper. I don't want anything too obtrusive. I like the "no show" stuff. To be able to hook on it and go is what I am looking for, with my Roadmaster tow bar. Rob, like Gene says, we all have those bars. One can even shop around and get them new for 50 bux. Works great. Hooking the bar to the axle and unhooking it is a pain. Have to get down on my knees, and pray a bit, before I can get it on or off, alone. Lot easier if two folks are working with it. Someone has a better idea and I am just trying to steal it. I did notice my brother in law, in Vancouver, has a permanant mount. I am trying to get him to send me pictures also.
Thanks,
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64188 is a reply to message #64180] |
Fri, 13 November 2009 20:21 |
Kingsley Coach
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I may be arriving late, but if it's a tow bar you want, try:
http://www.jbugs.com/category/TowBars.html
I've put 1000's of miles and never a problem...cheap easy and fit in a pod
for 'hunting readyness' purposes
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Mike in NS
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:49 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Dan,
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> Thanks, I thought that Samba was only a market place. DUH!
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> Regards,
> Rob
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> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
> Sent: Saturday, 14 November 2009 10:38 AM
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> Rob, it is thesamba.com
> They are as active as this group.
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64216 is a reply to message #64195] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 06:20 |
Kingsley Coach
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Dan
On this one I'm afraid I'm fresh out of solutions......I've always been more
concerned with making sure it was behind me since I seldom could feel it,
than ease of 'start and go'. Lost a 356 one time, but that's another story
<VBG>
Even if the body was solid, I don't know if I'd like to bolt to the bumper
mounting points.....not sure.. I've always thought the only real strain is
taking off and stopping.....not sure again...
I could keep talking, but still wouldn't have a solution...let me know what
you do and I'll copy it <BG>
Mike in NS
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 11:12 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Mike, I was hoping that you would show up. But, yes you are late. We have
> those bars already. I tow the bug behind the GMC now with one. I want
> permanant ears to hook my Roadmaster Falcon to it. Read up and then come
> back and give me a solution. I know that you are the bug man. :)
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64219 is a reply to message #64216] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 07:14 |
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USAussie
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Mike,
I got a couple of responses off Samba and one noted that "PULLING" the VW
wouldn't be a problem but if I stopped hard it could/would "wrinkle" the
front body work.
I am going to take a good look at where the bumper brackets attach on my
Dad's Type 3. I do remember the attachment points are nut plates welded to
the sheet metal.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan
Dan
On this one I'm afraid I'm fresh out of solutions......I've always been more
concerned with making sure it was behind me since I seldom could feel it,
than ease of 'start and go'. Lost a 356 one time, but that's another story
<VBG>
Even if the body was solid, I don't know if I'd like to bolt to the bumper
mounting points.....not sure.. I've always thought the only real strain is
taking off and stopping.....not sure again...
I could keep talking, but still wouldn't have a solution...let me know what
you do and I'll copy it <BG>
Mike in NS
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64253 is a reply to message #64219] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 15:52 |
Kingsley Coach
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Gentlemen,
I'm going to have to sit this one out <g> Do let me know what you find
out...at some point, I hope to tow a Westphalia
...home and cottage all in one sort of thing, but we shall see...and I've
only got about 40 good years left to do all this work<VBG>
Mike in NS
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I got a couple of responses off Samba and one noted that "PULLING" the VW
> wouldn't be a problem but if I stopped hard it could/would "wrinkle" the
> front body work.
>
> I am going to take a good look at where the bumper brackets attach on my
> Dad's Type 3. I do remember the attachment points are nut plates welded to
> the sheet metal.
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
> Sent: Saturday, 14 November 2009 11:20 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan
>
> Dan
>
> On this one I'm afraid I'm fresh out of solutions......I've always been
> more
> concerned with making sure it was behind me since I seldom could feel it,
> than ease of 'start and go'. Lost a 356 one time, but that's another story
> <VBG>
> Even if the body was solid, I don't know if I'd like to bolt to the bumper
> mounting points.....not sure.. I've always thought the only real strain is
> taking off and stopping.....not sure again...
>
> I could keep talking, but still wouldn't have a solution...let me know what
> you do and I'll copy it <BG>
>
> Mike in NS
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> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64257 is a reply to message #64253] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 16:21 |
mlincoln
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Mike I'd also be interested on a Vanagon solution.
Mike L
78 Royale and 87 Syncro Camper
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On Nov 14, 2009, at 4:52 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Gentlemen,
>
> I'm going to have to sit this one out <g> Do let me know what you
> find
> out...at some point, I hope to tow a Westphalia
> ...home and cottage all in one sort of thing, but we shall see...and
> I've
> only got about 40 good years left to do all this work<VBG>
>
> Mike in NS
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Rob Mueller
> <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> I got a couple of responses off Samba and one noted that "PULLING"
>> the VW
>> wouldn't be a problem but if I stopped hard it could/would
>> "wrinkle" the
>> front body work.
>>
>> I am going to take a good look at where the bumper brackets attach
>> on my
>> Dad's Type 3. I do remember the attachment points are nut plates
>> welded to
>> the sheet metal.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
>> Sent: Saturday, 14 November 2009 11:20 PM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> On this one I'm afraid I'm fresh out of solutions......I've always
>> been
>> more
>> concerned with making sure it was behind me since I seldom could
>> feel it,
>> than ease of 'start and go'. Lost a 356 one time, but that's
>> another story
>> <VBG>
>> Even if the body was solid, I don't know if I'd like to bolt to the
>> bumper
>> mounting points.....not sure.. I've always thought the only real
>> strain is
>> taking off and stopping.....not sure again...
>>
>> I could keep talking, but still wouldn't have a solution...let me
>> know what
>> you do and I'll copy it <BG>
>>
>> Mike in NS
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
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> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64290 is a reply to message #64286] |
Sat, 14 November 2009 20:15 |
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Sat, 14 November 2009 20:48 |
I am looking for a new set of headers, with muffler inserts, to go with the new paint. Seems several at Pueblo thought it was a tad loud. I am also going to find a welder who will weld some permanant tabs on the front axle. The GMC does not even know this little fella is back there.
Dan
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Dan,
Was that several people your wife Terri. Seems like I heard a comment about the loud exhaust.
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64305 is a reply to message #64304] |
Sun, 15 November 2009 06:16 |
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USAussie
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Gary,
I towed my Dad's 1968 T-3 Squareback from Houston to Los Angeles behind a
U-Haul 15 foot truck when we retired in 2002. I did my very best never to
park so I would have to back up. It was a good thing because the one time I
did have to back up the VW DID NOT COOPERATE! I had to unhook it and move it
out of the way; back up and then rehook it. That may because the tow bar
connects to the lower front axle.
I have no idea if the same thing is true backing up with a commercial tow
bar attached to any other vehicle.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Casey
Sent: Sunday, 15 November 2009 11:04 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan
Okay, I'll ask a dumb question from a motorhoming newbie - with the toad
attached, do you back up? I assume you don't - is that a big inconvenience
or not? And I've seen pictures of people towing dune buggies - isn't towing
an open vehicle likely to fill it with dust? I've not considered having a
toad, but..... And those dune buggies are so cool as is the Miata I'm ready
to buy. Gary
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] vw tow bar - for Dan [message #64309 is a reply to message #64304] |
Sun, 15 November 2009 06:26 |
Steven Ferguson
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The only way you can safely back a towed is if someone who knows what
they're doing is behind the wheel. Otherwise, the wheels will flop
over to the stops. Sometimes it is possible to back straight up but
both vehicles must be perfectly straight with the steering on dead
zero.
The better the tow bar, the easier it is to disconnect quickly in an
emergency. Emergency being those times when you make a left instead
of a right on a dead end street and you can't make a complete U-turn,
or when some Adam Henry backs into the fuel pump directly in front of
you then goes into the quick mart to do their monthly shopping.
On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 4:03 AM, Gary Casey <casey.gary@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Okay, I'll ask a dumb question from a motorhoming newbie - with the toad attached, do you back up? I assume you don't - is that a big inconvenience or not? .
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