Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]

Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]

$217.00
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Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
  • Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
  • Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
  • Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
  • Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
  • Close up of swing away latch, latched onto hatch of a white vanagon.
  • Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
Universal Carrier for Swing-Away Arm [Vanagon]
Product: VANO-SWING-UNI
Works With: 1980-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Good Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$217.00

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THIS UNIVERSAL CARRIER IS FOR USE WITH GOWESTY PLATE STEEL BUMPERS ONLY.

This is the GoWesty universal carrier attachment for our bumper-mounted swing-away system. This carrier is made of light-weight, powdercoated, thin wall 2" x 2" steel tubing. This material would not be strong enough if it were just bolted at the base, so we incorporated a lockable tensioning latch system at the top that makes for a remarkably sturdy multi-use provision for carrying just about anything!

We call this a "universal" carrier because you can do lots of different things with it:

Kit includes:

  • 2" x 2" powdercoated square tube carrier bar
  • Lockable upper latch
  • Stainless steel mounting hardware
  • Detailed installation instructions

Notes: Does not include the bumper mounted swing-away system. The top latch won't fit on a Westfalia high top without modifications to the latch.
  • 5 stars: 3 (60%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (40%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kombie

It works well, but I did have a few issues such as the bumper that comes with it on the top was way too big. There’s absolutely no way it would’ve worked by bending the tab. I don’t care what anybody says mathematically videos I sent the tech support. no way I believe the top plate is about a half an inch too low however the fix was use a smaller bumper luckily I had a John Deere bumper for my front and loader that was 1 inch diameter and 3/4 of an inch high. I believe the stock ones an inch and a half or an inch and a quarter high when I use this work great. My suggestion if anybody runs into this is the first monkey with that tab and crack your powder coating, which happened to me. One thing this set up is an advantage. The other ones you have to drill into a 30 year-old sheet metal yeah it looks good. Sounds good but heck your van is 30+ years old. Why the heck would you wanna do that? I’ll upload some pictures of the bumper. I ended up using a picture of it closed and then pictures of their bumpers where you can see. The latch wasn’t even close.

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Donna S.
Universal Swing Away Arm

I really like this. Finally got our spare tire out of the bed area of the back of our Syncro! Easy to use.

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Erick D.
Versatile and convenient

This universal carrier is very strong. No more spare tire in the front or inside my westy. Easy to install and easy to remove all components.

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Gene P.
Universal carrier

Very sturdy I like all the things you can add to it.

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Jeff D.
Swing Away Arm

Bought this to use with the Swing Away Arm. I wouldn't recommend too much torque on the Rivenut bolts as they seemed to turn too easily. Instead used Loctite and just snug up the bolts. Nice product.