Black & Tan 332iT

[Bry5on]

Careful, the PNs are different between sedan/coupe and wagon. Also don't forget the backing plate that goes in the trunk and sandwiches the rails as well, but that is something you could easily get waterjet and bent with sendcutsend

Good call. For the record:

[timmo]

Careful, the PNs are different between sedan/coupe and wagon. Also don't forget the backing plate that goes in the trunk and sandwiches the rails as well, but that is something you could easily get waterjet and bent with sendcutsend

[Bry5on]

Do you know the model/part# of that Westfalia hitch? I want one for my 2001 LSB.

Westfalia part number 303157600002 - there are a few on eBay that are missing parts, particularly the attachments that go into the crash rails as a heads up!

[Gt4]

No kidding on the recovery, I believe you there!

I’m currently looking into the aluminum version of the Westfalia hitch, as it’s lighter and also has a bolt pattern for replacing the ball adapter with a hitch mount. I’d expect to drop another 40lb, all from above the roof, after accounting for the added hitch weight. Thanks Gt4 !

Do you know the model/part# of that Westfalia hitch? I want one for my 2001 LSB.

[timmo]

No kidding on the recovery, I believe you there!

I'm currently looking into the aluminum version of the Westfalia hitch, as it's lighter and also has a bolt pattern for replacing the ball adapter with a hitch mount. I'd expect to drop another 40lb, all from above the roof, after accounting for the added hitch weight. Thanks Gt4 !

I'd recommend looking on eBay.de, that's where I got my OEM westfalia hitch. I didn't know you could get a hitch mount for it though - I ended up getting a Thule ball-mount bike rack that clamps around the ball and nothing touches the paint, just the way I like it!

[Bry5on]

Would you consider removing the roof rails if you get that rear hitch?

Yep, that would be the plan

[puma1824]

No kidding on the recovery, I believe you there!

I’m currently looking into the aluminum version of the Westfalia hitch, as it’s lighter and also has a bolt pattern for replacing the ball adapter with a hitch mount. I’d expect to drop another 40lb, all from above the roof, after accounting for the added hitch weight. Thanks Gt4 !

Would you consider removing the roof rails if you get that rear hitch?

[Bry5on]

Wow that nice weight savings! I need to look into those batteries. The tech looks pretty cool. Definitely a premium. i need to recover a little from my build before picking one up lol.

No kidding on the recovery, I believe you there!

I’m currently looking into the aluminum version of the Westfalia hitch, as it’s lighter and also has a bolt pattern for replacing the ball adapter with a hitch mount. I’d expect to drop another 40lb, all from above the roof, after accounting for the added hitch weight. Thanks Gt4 !

[puma1824]

Wow that nice weight savings! I need to look into those batteries. The tech looks pretty cool. Definitely a premium. i need to recover a little from my build before picking one up lol.

[Bry5on]

Antigravity battery measured exactly 30lbs less than the Bosch battery that came out on the bathroom scale. H7/94R size, 60Ah capacity. Currently 3550lb and 48.5/51.5% F/R

[Gt4]

I’ve been looking into doing this! Do you have any pictures? There are zero pictures of the fixed ball setup online. Thanks!

See this thread, I have pics of my old hitch:

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...ch-suggestions

Looking at the pics, it was a 1-1/4’’ receiver. The 2’’ receiver was a modification I made to my BMW F31 hitch!

[Bry5on]

For the hitch, I had a Westfalia hitch on my E46 Touring. I bought the one without the removable ball and modified it with a 2’’ receiver instead! Best hitch on the market. Not in the same league as the Curt option…

I’ve been looking into doing this! Do you have any pictures? There are zero pictures of the fixed ball setup online. Thanks!

[Gt4]

For the hitch, I had a Westfalia hitch on my E46 Touring. I bought the one without the removable ball and modified it with a 2’’ receiver instead! Best hitch on the market. Not in the same league as the Curt option…

[K-Dawg]

Love it! Even if it's black. 😃

[puma1824]

Awesome info Bry5on Makes me feel a little better that I eliminated both the sunroof and the roof rails from my car. I hope to get a CF roof when available but not sure if that will be available any time soon. Also a little concerned about if I can find a qualified shop to install it when the time comes.