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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:15 pm | |
| Hello,
Am at the mud bath that is Glastonbury. Looks like will need towed out of field unfortunately. I know it may damage steering/axle, but don't think will have a choice.
Does anyone have any advice on where is best to attach the tow straps in an attempt to minimise damage?
Cheers
Gordon | |
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Voyager
Cabin : Flight 044
Location : Alderley Edge
Posts : 1370
Join date : 2013-08-10
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:19 pm | |
| - gordonmac wrote:
- Hello,
Am at the mud bath that is Glastonbury. Looks like will need towed out of field unfortunately. I know it may damage steering/axle, but don't think will have a choice.
Does anyone have any advice on where is best to attach the tow straps in an attempt to minimise damage?
Cheers
Gordon From a previous thread it seems that there may be a tow point on the rear off-side bumper strut. Alternatively use the tow-bar if you have one. If that fails you could always recruit a few crusties to give you a push!  | |
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dazdub
Cabin : Exec 012
Location : wales
Posts : 3116
Join date : 2009-10-16
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:56 pm | |
| Hi you will be ok to tow on beam if you go where to bolts to body if you need a pic I can get one | |
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dazdub
Cabin : Exec 012
Location : wales
Posts : 3116
Join date : 2009-10-16
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:04 pm | |
| Like this as close to fat bit as possible if you can get rope around fat bit all the best
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6328132 | |
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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:20 am | |
| Thanks Daz and Voyager - will give it a go! | |
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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:47 am | |
| I managed out without a tow - borrowed some recovery track which worked well - might get some of it!
Van now in danbury to get a £150 tow hook installed (and the fancy direct drive steering system too!). | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011
Location : South Somerset, UK
Posts : 5101
Join date : 2011-06-05
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:55 am | |
| We bought our towing hook for £10 on eBay and had it welded onto the chassis at the front by Litesteer when they fitted our power steering and towbar. ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com
Twitter: @AlpineGrove
Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021)
Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016.
Freedom, in style... |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:38 am | |
| We did a similar thing and had it welded when Scooby was in for a service for a few extra pounds. ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017
 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:20 am | |
| I didn't know that was possible - after my muddy weekend, I think people should consider getting one. Be prepared and all that! | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:32 am | |
| There's some information somewhere on the forum showing where they are welded. I can't find it now??. A few owners had it done after someones front axle broke after being towed by the breakdown services. | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011
Location : South Somerset, UK
Posts : 5101
Join date : 2011-06-05
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:14 pm | |
| ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com
Twitter: @AlpineGrove
Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021)
Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016.
Freedom, in style... |
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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:28 pm | |
| Thanks Tallulah, and for my next request - can someone correct the spelling in the subject heading - its causing me great embarrassment! Maybe I can blame autocorrect - I do know how to spell TOW - honest! | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011
Location : South Somerset, UK
Posts : 5101
Join date : 2011-06-05
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:40 pm | |
| - gordonmac wrote:
- can someone correct the spelling in the subject heading - its causing me great embarrassment! Maybe I can blame autocorrect - I do know how to spell TOW - honest!
I thought it was a Scotish thing!  Sorted. ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com
Twitter: @AlpineGrove
Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021)
Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016.
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gordonmac
Cabin : Exec 029
Location : Glasgow
Posts : 426
Join date : 2013-03-19
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:42 pm | |
| Phew! Was upsetting me - cheers! | |
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Bumble
Cabin : Exec 049
Location : Hampshire
Posts : 1470
Join date : 2014-09-03
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:34 pm | |
| Here's a link to the original tow loop that Tim recommended:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-STEEL-WELD-ON-TOW-EYE-TOWING-HOOK-POWDER-COATED-RED-Z1027-/330543638623?hash=item4cf5efa85f:m:mkTl8kEG3NdC6X3g5UrICIQ
I think I'll look to get this done next time Bumble's in for a service.
P. | |
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Bumble
Cabin : Exec 049
Location : Hampshire
Posts : 1470
Join date : 2014-09-03
| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:05 pm | |
| - Bumble wrote:
- Here's a link to the original tow loop that Tim recommended:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-STEEL-WELD-ON-TOW-EYE-TOWING-HOOK-POWDER-COATED-RED-Z1027-/330543638623?hash=item4cf5efa85f mkTl8kEG3NdC6X3g5UrICIQ
I think I'll look to get this done next time Bumble's in for a service.
P. Paul Brand fitted this when we took Bumble in for her latest service. He's done a great job welding it on and then waxoyling it in - looks like it's been there since new (and probably should have been!) Thanks Paul.  P. | |
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| | Subject: Re: How to tow a Danbury without a tow loop. Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:29 pm | |
| yep Nev's welded in case - had it done by Danbury at last service along with swivel seat |
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