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Hi,
I am familiar with Tone's tow hitch but I am researching my other options. My local UHAUL offers a tow hitch for VX for $176.00 installed. They do not have one in stock since it has to be special ordered, so I am not sure how it looks. I was wondering if anyone has one installed? Any comments? Would love to see what it looks like installed.
Thanks
Hey,
I just had the U-Haul hitch installed about a month ago. I was going to order one Tone's, but I needed something installed within a week for a road trip. I am extremely pleased with the hitch, especially that it had a 2" receiver, as opposed to the tiny 1 1/4" size. I am at work right now, but I will take pictures and post here over the weekend. The only thing that I did not like about the install was that they had to cut extra holes in the frame to get the nuts in. I like the way that the VX tows, except for the gas mileage. Wow, this little beast can guzzle some petrol.
Neal
I was looking into the Uhaul one originally but it hangs too low. When I saw the results of Tones hitch and how stock it looks, I would never consider anything else. We are all on this board to give the best advice possible and believe me Tone's looks amazing and I'm sorry I ever looked anywhere else, I am super happy with his along with the Westin step bar.
First of, thank you all for your replies and opinions. This forum and it's people are the greatest.
As I mentioned, I have seen Tone's hitch and - no doubt - it is a sample of a great craftsmanship and I am sure it looks and works great. But before saying that other hitches look bad don't forget that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I actually LOVE the way this tow hitch looks on Swordy's VX here (I don't know if this the same as UHaul hitch or not):
http://swordforger.net/Vx/loscoyotes.jpg
I actually think it gives VX even more aggressive and powerful look. I agree that it does not look stock but I don't really care if an accessory such as a tow hitch looks stock or not. I am also fine with the fact that it hangs lower because I think it actually provides some protection as SPAZZ mentioned above. Another interesting thing is that it does not require any metal or cladding cutting so it is not a permanent mod. I am assuming it could be removed without leaving any trace besides any wholes that they might drill underneath.
As I mentioned, I am just researching my options and wanted to get some opinions and possibly pictures of the UHaul hitch installed. V-Twin hiCROSS, if you can snap one for me that would be great! Thank you all.
I offer the hitch in 2” receiver primarily but can do the 1.25” if someone wants. I believe the hitch offered by Uhaul is made by Dalan - does require you to loose both rear frame mount extraction points.
FYI, if you live in a salt/humid area, i would suggest buying and striping crappy paint and repaint right. I have a dinan hitch and it is starting to rust after a year... will look like sheot soon if i dont strip and re-paint.
on cutting holes in frame, it is not necessary if you take the rear bumper cover off. was a big pain in the arse but i dont like the ideas of putting more places for rust to start. btw, you have to drill 2 holes for the dinan hitch. it uses the 2 from the tow hooks and needs 2 more. If you decide to fish the bolt/washers through the end of the frame rail, there are a few tools that make it easier. I have one of those little pincher things that is used if you drop something down into a small area, like a nonmetallic bolt... you can pick up with this tool. A magnet on a stick is good also. Pincher worked well to fish the bolt up to the holes. Oh, and there are gussets in the end of the frame rail that make it a little more difficult to get them in. It took me 3 hours to pull bumper cover and install…. Also, If you have a small ratcheting wrench with a torqx bit then you don’t have to pull the side body cladding. Just have to cram a 2x4 in there to hold it back while you remove the rear cover bolts. Like I said pain in the arse.
My temporarily out of commission IronMan has a U-Haul hitch on it.
However it is a 1 1/4" not the 2"
Yes it is rusting right around the reciever... and once I get her back, and it stops raining, I plan on looking into removing it, stripping it and refinishing it.
I don't plan on towing, but if I need to, its nice to know it is there.
Unfortunately, not being a 2", I cant consider the Westin Step - which I really think could look great along with a set of Tone's Nerf bars.
I will post a pic of the hitch when I get it back.
Adapters are avail to make a 1.25 accept 2” accessories - cheap plug in tube that goes from 1.25 to 2.
I have only seen an adapter that goes from a 2" reciever to a 1 1/4" tongue...
If you know where I could find the reverse, please post the link here?
Thanks!
P.S. what is the best way to strip something like a tow hitch?
I don't have access to a sand blaster.
And as for the rust, a Rustoleum primer?
Any recommendations on a durable top layer?
I checked with my local U-Haul dealer (Glenside, PA) and they sell only one hitch that is actually listed for a VX. It is a class 3 hitch that sells for $170.00 plus installation. Part # 757235.
I am giving serious thought of having one installed.
First find on google: http://www.a1-autoracks.com/hitchadapt.html
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- # HTAD Converts 1-1/4" to 2" hitch receiver.
- # HTO2 Converts 2" to 1-1/4" hitch receiver.
- Great way to convert your trailer hitch receiver to
_____ accommodate hitch mounted accessories, bike racks
_____ and cargo carriers.
that is the same part # as dalan. and i would also suggest to paint before installing.or even paint with line x or something like that.also i used the 2 bolts to hold the hitch in place and had it welded to the frame.here are some pics of the hitch in action.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...ser=64&thumb=1
shawn
Very nice, I gotta find the actual dimensions on those.
Might stick out a bit too far. By the time you put the adapter on, and then the step bar... could stick too far from the back of the vehice and look silly.
Also, I wonder if it would rattle.
I had mine- the Uhaul version, stripped and double powder coated with black wrinkle. They rust like crazy-I have a streetbike and haul it ala moto rack style. Tone's I don't believe I could of used in confidence with 400+ weight hanging like that. Tone's is tighter and better ergos, but function won out on form on this one-
Hope you all are well.
peace
dylan
Tongue weight ”rating“ is only 350lbs on the Dalan - mine is 500lbs but either should work for most hitching uses - it comes down to installation and looks. I think they all rust eventually and the powdercoating delays it the longest.
What did it run you to get it stripped and coated?
How did it hold up against rust after that?