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Looking to install a trailer hitch

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Grichard, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. Grichard

    Grichard Junior Member

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    I can't seem to find a search function so I'll ask the question. Has anyone installed a trailer hitch? I want to get a small trailer to haul a motor scooter (under 300 lbs). I suppose there may be warranty issues, but outside of that any drawbacks, problems?
     
    #1 Grichard, Mar 10, 2014
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    #2 gliderman, Mar 10, 2014
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    I put one on mine, for a bike rack. Tricky by yourself, but it works.
     
    #3 tach18k, Mar 10, 2014
  4. Grichard

    Grichard Junior Member

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    I still can't find the search function in spite of being told where it is. I'm using an iPad and maybe that's the problem. But I was able to use your search results to get me there. Thanks for the help.
     
    #4 Grichard, Mar 11, 2014
  5. xliderider

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    Just use Google search with priuschat.com as one of the search parameters. It works better than the site's search. ;)

    SCH-I535
     
    #5 xliderider, Mar 12, 2014
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    Grichard Junior Member

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    Thanks for that tip!
     
    #6 Grichard, Mar 12, 2014
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    That search link is not displayed on my iPad either.
     
    #7 jaymac, Mar 14, 2014
  8. elsimonaco

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    I had a hidden hitch installed yesterday for my bike rack, it was $ 219 installed and I expect it to work well!
     
    #8 elsimonaco, Mar 15, 2014
  9. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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  10. copter

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    Got mine off ebay. The install with my neighbor helping was easy. It will be harder with out a helper to hold it up.
     
    #10 copter, Mar 20, 2014
  11. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    I just propped mine up with boxes. No big deal alone.
     
    #11 john1701a, Mar 20, 2014
  12. miscrms

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    A friend recently bought the 2" one from ecohitch for his new 2013 liftback. It sounds like it was a little tricky, but he was able to borrow a torque wrench and install it himself. Result looks pretty nice.
     
    #12 miscrms, Mar 20, 2014
  13. copter

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    Anyone else smash their shin on the trailer hitch? I've done it a couple of times while accessing my trunk.
     
    #13 copter, Mar 20, 2014
  14. our1vue

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    My curt hitch sticks out about an inch past the bottom of the bumper. But since the bumper is curved out, the center of it keeps my leg from hitting the hitch.
     
    #14 our1vue, Mar 20, 2014
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