Trailer Hitch installed!!!

[Ascinder]

No problem Bart!! After looking at it a little more, I think it may be the same one as Tones. His is listed as a curt/dylan, but looking at this one, it appears identical. I don't know if I am going to wire in a harness just yet let alone a brake controller, as I plan on just using it to maybe mount a bike carrier or some such. I think it should take about a week to get here, and since it just bolts on with 6 bolts, it should be pretty quick. I'll PM you once I set it up.

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, we can PM CrnCnn too and have another Reno-Mini-Meet.

Bart

No problem Bart!! After looking at it a little more, I think it may be the same one as Tones. His is listed as a curt/dylan, but looking at this one, it appears identical. I don't know if I am going to wire in a harness just yet let alone a brake controller, as I plan on just using it to maybe mount a bike carrier or some such. I think it should take about a week to get here, and since it just bolts on with 6 bolts, it should be pretty quick. I'll PM you once I set it up.

[Ascinder]

Hey, I am going to need one real soon as I am planning to buy a quad. I was planning to go with Tone's hitch because I like how it looks stock and doesn't hang below the cladding. Once you get yours installed, let me know. I was to see it!

OK here's the hitch shots.

[rowhard]

Now you can do a side by side, or in this case top and bottom comparision if you wonder about ground clearance.

[Lizardmen3477]

Thanks for the info Ascinder i have looking for a hitch for a bit. I think i like th eone from etrailer.com i am going to buy today awesome!

[mcaramb]

Hey VX1, great job! That's the exact same hitch I used!

Sorry guys for not *ever* getting back to this thread I started. To tell you the truth I got way sidetracked right after I posted and forgot to come back and post pics, etc... thanks VX1 for posting the great pics!

I agree, it was a bit of a chore to install. Cutting the heavy metal in the Reese hitch was the most difficult bit. Also, having to drill and tap a second hole on each side in the VX's undercarriage wasn't fun either. Cutting the cladding made me cringe as well, but it's the cuts aren't obvious unless you're under the car

Thus, I ended up with two bolts on each side, firmly mounting the hitch to the body. Also, I had to take it off after a year or so to repaint as rust creeped in on the hitch where I had cut it.

Still looks great, and is a very useful mod. You won't get a more heavy duty hitch anywhere.

-Mike