Trailer Hitches

[Larry and Dodi Newman]

I just ordered one from DaLan for my 89 200.  You can look on their web
site at:

http://bagecompany.hypermart.net/hitchlistsp.htm

I talked to the hitch rep. and I believe he said 2500 lbs.  My owners
manual states 2000 lbs.for a braked trailer and 1500 lbs. for an
unbraked one.

Sorry,

Larry

Kent McLean wrote:

> Steve Jensen wrote:
> > Now if I can just get caught up with the other stuff - F&R
> > brakes, trailer hitch, struts, transverse link rod, etc.
>
> I'm moving soon, and have to move my 1956 Austin-Healey. Since
> I seem to do this every year, I went to U-Haul (a US trailer
> rental company) to inquire about having a hitch installed so
> I could tow the Healey with my '89 200 TQ. The lady behind the
> counter looked in her book and found it listed. All Right!
>
> The towing capacity for their Class 3 hitch on my Audi is
> 3500 lbs. The trailer plus my Healey (a small two seater
> with no windows) exceeds that by 150 pounds (3650). So she
> said I can't do it.
>
> I'll have to try another store and tell them I'm towing a
> Bugeye.
>
> Has anyone had a Da'Lan hitch installed? Do you know what
> their weight and towing limits are for a Class 3 hitch?
>
> Thanks,
> Kent McLean