Towing rack

[mcc1949]

Does anyone have any plans or pictures to build a towing rack for vw trikes ?..I would like to build one.

 

[Free on 3]

I don't but have considered building one. I was going to use 4" channel and weld into an L form and weld that to a receiver. Check out Custom Trikes - Three Wheel Volkswagon Powered Motor Bikes. This guy makes and sells them. I beleive there are pictures on there.

 

[Loner]

Here's a popular way to do it and one that I've used for forty years of towing VW trikes. Make quick-release attachment points under trike frame for ends of towbar, include a cradle for front wheel to sit in, and put standard trailer hitch coupler on front of towbar. Add a strap or two (not shown in photo) to secure wheel in cradle, lift the front end and attach like a trailer. It tows like a trailer and can be backed up like a trailer as well. With the right towbar design it can be made to store up under the trike frame so you'll always have it with you - that's come in handy for me on more than one occasion in the past.

 

[Free on 3]

Thanks for that picture. I haven't seen one quite like that before but will probably duplicate it. Thanks again.