The 72 bus I just purchased came with a homemade version of this. It is a bit shorter than that one. I might give it a try if I need to tow to the body shop
@bomberobus
3 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting the Bus! Yeah I’ve seen a lot of homemade ones that worked for short pulls. I went ahead and got this one for long hauls. Enjoy the 72 🤙🏼
@SkaterStimm
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet, I just bought one as well. Thanks for the tip on the 2" vs the 1 7/8" size difference. I can change it out but I wasn't thinking about that.
@bomberobus
4 жыл бұрын
Pricey, but it has been a great high quality product. Keep on cruising 🤙
@peterdoege5286
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS , J rock, everything worked perfectly. Your bar was the easiest part of getting my 71 camper from Lynchburg Va to Charleston SC. As a pipefitter by trade, I was impressed with the material and quality of welds. One note to others though, if towing like me with a U Haul, with hitch recessed ball in bumper be cautious of tight turns. With normal balls no issue.
@bomberobus
2 жыл бұрын
He does fine work without a doubt! Charleston…my birth town 🤙🏼. Glad you got the camper there safe and sound.
@airesbueno79
Жыл бұрын
Nós Brasileiros somos fãs de kombi e Fusca.
@mikejf4377
4 ай бұрын
Where did you buy that from, very nice looking bus.
@bomberobus
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Search for J rock on the Samba. He makes and sells them there.
@laurohinojosa5372
Жыл бұрын
When towing, do you lock the steering wheel or leave it free. My concern is when you turn a corner the wheels will drag if its locked and if it's not locked the wheels can turn and not retract forward. Please advise?
@bomberobus
Жыл бұрын
The steering wheel is NOT locked. I’ve found that proper tow hitch to tow bar height is crucial. Basically, with these set ups, if the towing hitch is too high, then the full weight of the bug/bus is not being relayed to the ground. In that case, the bug/bus front wheels will neither receive turn input well, nor will they retract forward properly. On the other hand, if the towing height is proper enough to allow the full weight of the bug/bus front end to be on the ground, then all inputs and retractions work fine. Basically, you can’t be jacking the front end of the bug/bus too high with an improper tow angle. This’ll need some test runs around the yard.
@rosiejames2975
4 ай бұрын
To prevent any hick ups... Once hitched, remove front wheels??? Becoming a trailer in effect??
@williamreed6468
2 жыл бұрын
Did you notice it hits your front bumper when towing uneven surface?
@bomberobus
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the bus is lowered and that yard was very bumpy.
@TateReggie
2 жыл бұрын
I love the stance of your bus. How did you lower the front and rear of your bus?
@bomberobus
2 жыл бұрын
It was like that when I bought it. It’s a Wagenswest 2” narrowed beam, 2 1/2” drop spindles up front, rear spring plates clicked up but I don’t know how many clicks. She rides pretty smooth but will bounce a bit when aggravated.
@TateReggie
2 жыл бұрын
@@bomberobus Thanks!
@chuyrock1622
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Could you give me the name of the company that manufactures those tow bars, I need one for my Bus or if you have a link to see what the model is, if you could share it, I would appreciate it
@bomberobus
3 жыл бұрын
jeremyrockjock@comcast.net Tell him what you got via email. He was very responsive when I dealt with him.
Do you know if you can flat tow a bus transmission un limited milage. I have one in my dune buggy...
@Jeremyrockjock
3 жыл бұрын
Towing with a manual bus transmission will not damage transmission. The differential gears are always submerged in oil.
@38KSW
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the tow bar ?
@bomberobus
2 жыл бұрын
Check out jeremyrockjock on samba.com He’s the man
@devonharlan7
2 жыл бұрын
Is the transmission supposed to be in gear or neutral? Thank you
@bomberobus
2 жыл бұрын
Neutral. Definitely neutral.
@charlestait5303
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a steering DAMPER not dampener!
@bomberobus
3 жыл бұрын
Ooooh thanks. It worked great on my campener van!
@charlestait5303
3 жыл бұрын
@@bomberobus OOOOOOH I just got it!!!! Good one, burned me LOL
@bomberobus
3 жыл бұрын
Just having some fun. You’re right though, I need to keep my terminology legit every chance I can!
@raule1560
4 жыл бұрын
Looking for the guy on the samba, no luck yet. Did you get a card or email? Phone number perhaps so i can get in touch and order one. Thanks
@bomberobus
4 жыл бұрын
You have to type “tow bar bus,” in the search box of Samba home page. If that doesn’t work, then hit me back one more time and I’ll find his email. It’s been a great tow bar. Cheers!
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