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Reply to "Tow Bar Measurements - 65 VW Pan - CMC 1989 Speedster"

@LI-Rick posted:

I haven’t used a tow bar in 30 years, and I don’t remember the OD of the pins, but they are not flimsy.  There is very little load on those pins.  They might even be off the shelf 5/8” hitch pins.

For perspective, a trailer hitch drawbar uses one 5/8” hitch pin, no matter the size of the hitch, from class 1 all the way to class V, which is greater than 10,000lbs.

I think they are usually 1/2" bolts. And you're right, there is very little load on them, the U-shaped pieces take almost all of that.

I never put a safety chain to the vehicle, but I do believe that is the law in some states. I did have crossed chains from the bar to the tow vehicle's hitch though.

I still have my tow bar. I am not selling it or giving it away, but I do hope I never need it.

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