Homemade trailer hitch 1st gen help please

[Rottdoglover]

I am going to build my own trailer hitch. Can someone explain (or better-pictures) where to mount the hitch? Looks like the rear subframe for rear mounting point will work, but where should the front mounts be? Are the saddlebag mounting frames strong enough? Thanks

[bryan52577]

Here is one maybe you can get ideas from?

[MiCarl]

My 89 has a receiver type hitch. The front attaches with the muffler mount bolt (between the muffler and frame). The rear hangs from the saddle bag frame.

 

If you have a MKI the saddle bag frame will be different.

 

I'll be tearing apart after Christmas for paint. I can get you detailed photos and dimensions then if you like.

[BradT]

I am going to build my own trailer hitch. Can someone explain (or better-pictures) where to mount the hitch? Looks like the rear subframe for rear mounting point will work, but where should the front mounts be? Are the saddlebag mounting frames strong enough? Thanks

 

I have a dimensional drawing of the hitch Bryan posted, if you want a copy I can send you one. May take a day or so to get back to you, but if interested send me a email.

 

Those hitches were sold in Quebec. A U-bolt and a clamp mounts this one.

 

 

Brad

[greg_in_london]

Best to attach a sidecar and fix the trailer hitch to that.