Der Kafer Trieber Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
What kind of hitches are availiable for a beetle so that I can tow a caravan, I've looked for things and all I can find is ones that turn the car into the trailer... any help?
Towing with a Bug?
11CAB If ya got it....Baja it
4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
How heavy is the caravan? I dont reckon you will be able to legally tow a caravan even if you wanted to. Check with your state authorities first.
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koolkarmakombi enkarmarising
2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I dont think you want to tow a real caravan with a beetle.
The towbars (if you can find one) are not rated thet heavy, brakes and cooling would suffer.
Maybe one of those doggie trailers but I doubt it.
luck
kkk
The towbars (if you can find one) are not rated thet heavy, brakes and cooling would suffer.
Maybe one of those doggie trailers but I doubt it.
luck
kkk
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1500S Custom Title Time!
1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
Plenty of Bugs towed small vans of 2 or 3 berth size in the later 60s. As long as the van weight (loaded) is less than the towing vehicle it is Ok. The small Jayco and similar pop up types would be great on any Bug with a 1500 or more motor. Just make sure the bumper mounts are rust free!
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Der Kafer Trieber Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
It's not a large caravan at all, it's Teardrop caravan they are roughly 250kg
http://www.aussieteardrops.com/
so what options are out there, how would I go about mounting a towball etc..?
it's a '67 1300 Deluxe
http://www.aussieteardrops.com/
so what options are out there, how would I go about mounting a towball etc..?
it's a '67 1300 Deluxe
1500S Custom Title Time!
1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
Have a look at the link below. The early Bug bar is missing a piece which went inside the bumper.
DH
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52575#pid492986
DH
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52575#pid492986
CAFFINEPUSHERMAN bandito di culo
1,609 posts · joined May 2005 ·
i got one for a 6v beetle 50 its yours
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
shaihulud Custom Title Time!
1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
The tow bars that connect to the rear bumper only are not strong. Make sure that what you get is connected to the bumper and the rear torsion bar tubes.
CAFFINEPUSHERMAN bandito di culo
1,609 posts · joined May 2005 ·
thats the one i have its massive
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
70Beetle Seriously Crusin Dubber
149 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
I used to tow a small boat (Tinny) behind my beetle and it towed it no problems. But I wouldn't recommend anything heavier than that.
I had a tow bar that mounted on the bumper brackets only. Someone told me it was illegal as the tow bar must be attached to the floor pan, not the shell.
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by 70Beetle ]
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by 70Beetle ]
I had a tow bar that mounted on the bumper brackets only. Someone told me it was illegal as the tow bar must be attached to the floor pan, not the shell.
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by 70Beetle ]
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by 70Beetle ]
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
i used to tow a few things with mine
my tow bar doesnt fit atm cos of my stupid fart boy exhaust but with my 1600 pulled my old boat no probs and my 1835 pulled an empty car trailer fine
just make sure its a solid mounted towbar not one of those shitters that just bolts to the bumper brackets
Joel
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by DUB74L ]
my tow bar doesnt fit atm cos of my stupid fart boy exhaust but with my 1600 pulled my old boat no probs and my 1835 pulled an empty car trailer fine
just make sure its a solid mounted towbar not one of those shitters that just bolts to the bumper brackets
Joel
[ Edited on 26-2-2007 by DUB74L ]
bugluv Seriously Crusin Dubber
166 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
I'm hoping to tow a small dog trailer with my beetle so I'd be interested to hear how you go 👍 Good Luck 🙂
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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
my empty car trailer was 410kgs I towed with my towbar I quickly made at work one day mounted to guards only. I then put a 3.6 x 2.4 cedar cubby house on it. Pulled it no problems at all. Didnt stop too well though! Mind you, it stopped and steered better that day than the day I filled up with a dozen bags of cement.
ancientbugger Custom Title Time!
1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
I'm up in Qld and I have one sitting in my garage that bolts to the torsion bar tubes and into the bumper, where are you?
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THUDKNUCKLE Officially Full-On Dubber
224 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
there was a vw bug towing a wooden and maroony colour teardrop at dubs by the pub
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Just be carefull 🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
http://groups.msn.com/GottaVW
Der Kafer Trieber Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·
mate i'm in Coffs Harbour, Have you go pictures of it?ancientbugger wrote:I'm up in Qld and I have one sitting in my garage that bolts to the torsion bar tubes and into the bumper, where are you?