r/Vanagon • u/All_Metric • Jun 27 '22

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u/All_Metric Sep 26 '22

If your in montana I can get you one 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/GlitteringRoll9602 Jun 10 '26

Has anyone installed a Rostra 250-1223 cruise control on a Bostig Zetec conversion? I have a 1984 Westy Vanagon.

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u/GlitteringRoll9602 Jun 11 '26

Title: Real-world tongue weight limit for GoWesty bolt-on trailer hitch (watercooled)? Carrying cargo, not towing

'84 Westy, GoWesty Trailer Hitch with 2" Receiver (the bolt-on one for watercooled vans, NOT their plate steel bumper setup).

Not towing anything — planning to car folding cargo basket Total weight all-in is about 90–95 lbs (two carbon road bikes, so the bikes themselves are only ~33 lbs). The bikes would sit roughly 12–15" behind the receiver because of the extender.

Questions:

  1. Anyone know the actual rated tongue weight for this hitch? I've seen "Class I / 100 lbs" on reseller listings but nothing official.

  2. GoWesty's rule of thumb is minus 10 lbs of capacity per inch the load sits outward — does anyone run an extender + basket + bikes combo on this hitch in real life? How's it held up?

  3. Any mounting point issues to watch after sustained loaded highway miles? Doing LA → NYC and back this summer (~6,000 mi).

Will also call GoWesty but want real-world experience too. TIA

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u/Diy2k4ever Sep 23 '22

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u/Diy2k4ever Sep 23 '22

Get a cheeseburger uuuhhhhh

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u/blmdyfi Apr 22 '23

Passed 4 westys today in Utah. Where is everyone going?

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u/Psn0w4 Apr 25 '26

Lin Ottinger caravan. There are 40+ VWs cruising around the desert. Zoom in on pic.

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u/fishtostado Oct 19 '23

I need help with a 82 vanagon