U-Haul Hitch and Wiring Install

After reading the guides and information on wiring the Prius I was pretty set on purchasing my hitch and wiring harness. However, after researching and seeing that it would be $180 for the hitch and $25 for the wiring harness, it was going to be very expensive on top of me doing it myself.

I called U-Haul and they could install it for $220.53. Though you will want to call your local store because the national 1-800 line will fudge the numbers I think. Originally the national line quoted me like $253, which was way too expensive.

The way it works out is like this:

- Prius Hitch, which they use Curt hitches for - $119.95
- Hitch Labor for 1/2 hour - $25.00
- Wiring Harness (Converter 3 to 2 Wire) - $16.95
- Wiring Labor for 3/4 hour - $40.00
- Lifetime Warranty $5.00

$206.90 + $13.63 Tax = $220.53.

To be completely honest, this isn't a bad price at all. The money is really in the wiring, but if they can get it cheaper than I can and install it for only a few bucks more professionally, then I am all for it. The lifetime warranty is also quite nice because they will deal with any problems with the install later. So that's definetly well worth the extra few dollars.

I will update more once I have it done on Saturday. I hope it is as good as they say (and I hope it has no stickers on it either, or I will be peeling stickers off on Saturday afternoon).

Chris

 

I know this is way old, but the link didn't work. And actually I have never had a problem when towing things.

As far as to answer you, yes, they have the new Curt hitch. It's great and she works quite well. Very sturdy. Though when I get a house, I am getting my own trailer for the DJ equipment.

Chris