Black steel trailer hitch receiver for vehicle towing, isolated on white background

Trailer Hitch With 2" Receiver [Watercooled Vanagon]

$357.00
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Black steel trailer hitch receiver for vehicle towing, isolated on white background
  • Black steel trailer hitch receiver for vehicle towing, isolated on white background
  • Black steel automotive hitch receiver with welded mounting bracket
  • Glossy black trailer hitch receiver close-up with mounting holes
  • Automotive hardware kit with bolts, washers, nuts, and black mounting blocks on white background
  • This hitch utilizes the factory tow hooks and engine support bar.
  • Heavy-duty rear steel bumper with trailer hitch receiver installed on van, close-up views included.
Trailer Hitch With 2" Receiver [Watercooled Vanagon]
Trailer Hitch With 2" Receiver [Watercooled Vanagon]
Product: VANO-HITCH
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$357.00

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This trailer hitch has a 2" receiver for a ball mount, bike rack, or any 2" hitch accessory. We designed this hitch to be as low profile and tucked away as possible. Once installed it resides nearly flush with the bumper to eliminate crushed shin bones. Ouch, those hurt! A simple design with clean lines make this hitch easy to use and easy on the eyes. The price isn't all that bad either. This simple bolt-on product includes complete hardware and instructions for both 2WD and 4WD Vanagons.

Fits: All 1983.5-91 Watercooled Vanagon. Does not fit Aircooled, Diesel, or engine conversions.
  • 5 stars: 11 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Martin S.
Great hitch

Well constructed, very tight tolerances, but fits great. Nice hardware and adequate directions. Well done!

Martin S. review photo
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Paul I.

Installed perfectly

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Mark P.
owner

tech assistance answered my questions. User friendly.
Thank you
Mark Pesaturo
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J.E.

Very good quality very satisfied

D
Daniel

Love it

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Dan E.
For my bike rack

Works great and now that I replaced the leaky oil pump, I cannot put my bike on the back of the Vanagon!

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George H.
Great Solution

I needed a way to securely mount a bike rack and this receiver was perfect for the task and easy to fit up.

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Hector Z.
Useful

Very sturdy and strong, I'd like to think that it'll protect the rear plastic bumper from a mishap. I hope...

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Dave W.
Easy Peasy

Great fit, easy install. Hardest part was torquing the nut/bolt on the engine cradle - very tight clearance with the engine case. The receiver is short enough that bruised shins won't be an issue, yet a 4 bike swing-out Yakima rack has plenty of clearance with the back of the van; I can still check the coolant and oil levels. And there's about 9 1/2 inches of ground clearance on my mostly empty camper.

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robert m.
Always harder than they say to install.

So the threads on the welded nut were full of paint and needed to be cleaned with a tap. Lucky for me I had one our this would have been a couple of hours longer. Quality control seems to have been lacking. This hitch was two times more expensive than a normal hitch just because it was for an older VW. They kind of gouge you for this item because it is the only one out there.

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Jonathan L.
Great fit

I was worried that this might sit a little too low. I have a 4 bike rack attached to it and it is perfect.