Hidden Hitch vs. Draw Tite Hitch

[valpoyaris]

I know there are threads on hitches here BUT if you had to choose one, which would it be for an 08 HB? Strictly used for a bike rack...

I am leaning towards Draw Tite just because I have seen it cheaper than the others.

Opinions and thoughts are appreciated.

[127.0.0.1]

neither

curt hutch 11050

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11050.htm?vehicleid=20107987


it has the cleanest bolt-on (IMHO),
and can be used to yank the Yaris out of a ditch if needed
due to the fact it bolts onto the -actual body hooks- and not an unauthorized hole

[valpoyaris]

Install easy? Need to remove bumper?

[smell my finger]

I had a hidden hitch on a SUV and Liked it. Installed in under 15 minutes and was very neatly tucked away. This was on a SUV and not a yaris. so don't know if that would help but I would go with hidden hitch again. Just my opinion.

[dean_park]

I have a draw tite... I like it, no real advantage/disadvantage to other brands. Didn't have to remove the bumper to put it on (about 20 mins to install).

[127.0.0.1]

Install easy? Need to remove bumper?

nope.


climb under car

bend one unused metal tab out of the way (left over from body assembly)
this is dead center in the car under the spare wheel well. you'll see it, a hanging tab, does nothing at all

pop 2 bumper clips under car with a pointy tool, you will put these back.

install hitch. I used a bottle jack on each side to hold the hitch up
and then went to each end and snugged the bolts tight, slowly putting
the weight of the car onto the hitch so it was as tight under the car as possible. came out neat. you don't need a jack I was lazy and didn't want
to lay on the ground and push up with my hands (it was 10 deg F out)


you MAY need to dremel or cut off (with tin snips) a small trapezoidal (1 square inch) tab
from the under bumper lip, it may be in the way. this is an extra tab and has no function other that get in the way


but no bumper removal

[nemelek]

If it only for the bike rack go with the cheaper one.