All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: Drop hitchThanks for the replies. I was most interested in why the drop was limited to 4" and I think that has been answered. Now I have to decide what to do.Re: Drop hitchThe 65 Beetle doesn't use a base plate but instead uses two U-clamps that attach to the tortion bar at the axle. The only Beetle tow bars I have found are sold thru VW parts sellers and only one has a 3" rise which still leaves a 10" gap. I have found a hitch with a 10" drop but that still leaves 4" out of level.Drop hitchI have another dilemma based on my Itasca Suncruiser Operators Manual. It states: "When coupling the vehicle tow bar to the Factory Receiver Hitch using a 'drop receiver' or a conventional 'ball mount' do not exceed a 4" drop... It seems that with this restriction it would be impossible to tow almost any vehicle especially my 1965 VW Beetle. The height of the receiver opening on the coach is 27" off the ground. THat means that any tow bar would have to be 23" off the ground to be level. The front of my beetle is only 10" off the ground leaving me 13" to make up. Any comments?Motor Home coversIn my thinking, it only makes sense to cover a $100K investment when necessary or possible. However, the sales and maintenance people where I purchased my coach do not recommend using a cover. Even my owners manual from Winnebago, who have been in business a long time, say don't use a cover. Can I get some recommendations from those of you who have experience with covers.Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehiclesThanks to all who replied to my VW tow questions. I think I have all I was looking for.Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehiclesWolfe, what are those instructions if you don't mind?Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehiclesI also read info on this subject on the VW site...SAMBA...and a big recommendation was to put weight...sand bags...over the gas tank. Makes sense.Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehiclesA lot of references to the steering wheel bungee but still not sure how it's attached...up and down...side to side...and to what.Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehicles wolfe10 wrote: Yes, you do have a steering dampner: =0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=USD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=clk0jl6v9eftt2agengfd3qr66]http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=900534&parttype=7412&ck[ID]=0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=USD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=clk0jl6v9eftt2agengfd3qr66 I just never noticed it.Re: 60s VW Beetle towed vehiclesRVMIke. Another bungy user. How did you guys attach the cord to the wheel and what did you attach it to?