Just bought a trailer hitch... - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Meteorite Man · 07-09-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by twixt

Just ordered it, 108 shipped. it is a hidden hitch, stay tuned for install pics.

(for towing my bike)

Did everyone with the "negative comments" miss the part about "(for towing my bike)" I think the word "towing" was misused, maybe transporting or hauling would of been better but it's for a freakin "BIKERACK"!!!. Class I hitch, Slide the rack into the receiver, pop in the pin, mount the bike and away you go. Seems that everyone's eye caught the "hitch" part and assumed he has a 38' fifth wheel travel trailer.

Universal bike rack? Hmmm.... I know if I had the choice between tossing a bike up on the roof, which is a gimmee for scratched paint and droppin' a nut, I'd opt for the hitch type rack. Better fuel mileage (no drag), Don't have to hear that thing vibrating through the roof and it will. I think the pros outweigh the cons.

Chuck

*Astroman* · 07-09-2007, 04:04 PM

In another couple of months my mileage will hit 36k anyway.

Meteorite Man · 07-09-2007, 05:55 PM

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Hmmmm....Now if it was like this...I'd see you're concern,

Have at it

Chuck

*Astroman* · 07-09-2007, 06:05 PM

That is one reason why inbreeding is discouraged! That's right up there with the youtube video of the tiny car trying to haul what looks like a 24ft trailer up a hill.

keesue · 07-10-2007, 12:47 AM

I had a Hidden Hitch installed which I use with a bike rack to carry my bikes. Works nicely. When the rack is in the garage, all you can see is the receiver covered with a rubber plug. Completely unoticable, better than hoisting the bike up on the roof risking a scratch, is out of the air stream which affects mileage and it doubles as a bike rack for servicing before a ride.

Imagine · 07-10-2007, 10:08 AM

I've had a hidden hitch on my car for a while now. I bought it from everythingauto.com and installed it myself. Installation was simple, and it works great! I use it to haul my roadbike around. I hate bike carriers that touch the paint.

Meteorite Man · 07-10-2007, 07:12 PM

You mean this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCN55W23CbI

That's what happens when you have 105 horsepower.

Chuck

keesue · 07-10-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imagine

I've had a hidden hitch on my car for a while now. I bought it from everythingauto.com and installed it myself. Installation was simple, and it works great! I use it to haul my roadbike around. I hate bike carriers that touch the paint.

Yeah, that's the one I have.

smokinyaris · 07-10-2007, 08:36 PM

can you post pics once you have it all strapped down..............

Shijima · 07-24-2007, 01:08 AM

Just a note to anyone interested in towing, Canada does recommend 700 as the max, and at my dealer we install hitches everynow and then. Anyways.

I just found this company http://www.leesurelite.com/ which has a 250 lb camper trailer. Well within the recommended limits.

I think this would be a perfect camping accesory, it seems like quite the cool little camper, and I think I might buy one for next camping season, after my yaris comes in.

tapuleo · 08-19-2007, 03:46 PM

Can anyone recommend a bike rack they've had a good experience with? I'm wanting a hidden-hitch, but the bike racks look like they're going to cost quite a bit more than the hitch itself. :(

slvryaris · 08-19-2007, 04:59 PM

That video never gets old. SMOKIN LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meteorite Man

You mean this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCN55W23CbI

That's what happens when you have 105 horsepower.

Chuck

Meteorite Man · 08-19-2007, 05:55 PM

You guys with the sedans have more options for carrying cargo than us Hatch Dummies...Atleast you have a trunk lid.

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Imagine · 08-21-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapuleo

Can anyone recommend a bike rack they've had a good experience with? I'm wanting a hidden-hitch, but the bike racks look like they're going to cost quite a bit more than the hitch itself. :(

What type of bike? I personally like the hitches that the bike tires sit on.

Easy to load/unload. Fits all types of bikes. The bikes stay firmly planted. This will be my next bike carrier.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true

maryinredding · 08-22-2007, 11:53 PM

We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened.

tapuleo · 08-23-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imagine

What type of bike? I personally like the hitches that the bike tires sit on.

Easy to load/unload. Fits all types of bikes. The bikes stay firmly planted. This will be my next bike carrier.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true

I've got a mountain bike and my kids have little tiny bikes, so it should hold 3. I'm having a vision of gently setting the 3rd bike on there and watching the front bumper come off the ground.

tapuleo · 08-23-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by maryinredding

We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened.

Did the drawtite match to already existing bolts/holes? And now that you've got it on there, how do you like it?

caveatipse · 08-23-2007, 12:25 AM

I regularly use my Yaris to tow a 15,000 pound airplane.

07-09-2007, 04:04 PM	#20
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	In another couple of months my mileage will hit 36k anyway. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-09-2007, 05:55 PM	#21
Meteorite Man Passin' The Gas...Station Drives: Same As You But Different Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Taunton, Mass Posts: 266	Hmmmm....Now if it was like this...I'd see you're concern, Have at it Chuck __________________ MY Gas Station Attendant Misses Me... Chuck

07-09-2007, 06:05 PM	#22
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	That is one reason why inbreeding is discouraged! That's right up there with the youtube video of the tiny car trying to haul what looks like a 24ft trailer up a hill. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-10-2007, 12:47 AM	#23
keesue Chillin' out by the Bay Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The back streets of San Fran Posts: 151	I had a Hidden Hitch installed which I use with a bike rack to carry my bikes. Works nicely. When the rack is in the garage, all you can see is the receiver covered with a rubber plug. Completely unoticable, better than hoisting the bike up on the roof risking a scratch, is out of the air stream which affects mileage and it doubles as a bike rack for servicing before a ride. __________________ Gettin' all the way down. Meteorite '07 HB STILL completely stock; but.... checkin' out da other ones to see what's what.

07-10-2007, 07:12 PM	#25
Meteorite Man Passin' The Gas...Station Drives: Same As You But Different Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Taunton, Mass Posts: 266	You mean this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCN55W23CbI That's what happens when you have 105 horsepower. Chuck __________________ MY Gas Station Attendant Misses Me... Chuck

07-10-2007, 10:08 AM	#24
Imagine Insert sarcasm here. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Black Pearl Sand 3Dr Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	I've had a hidden hitch on my car for a while now. I bought it from everythingauto.com and installed it myself. Installation was simple, and it works great! I use it to haul my roadbike around. I hate bike carriers that touch the paint.

07-10-2007, 08:36 PM	#27
smokinyaris Drives: bad boy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 339	can you post pics once you have it all strapped down..............

07-24-2007, 01:08 AM	#28
Shijima Drives: 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Just a note to anyone interested in towing, Canada does recommend 700 as the max, and at my dealer we install hitches everynow and then. Anyways. I just found this company http://www.leesurelite.com/ which has a 250 lb camper trailer. Well within the recommended limits. I think this would be a perfect camping accesory, it seems like quite the cool little camper, and I think I might buy one for next camping season, after my yaris comes in.

08-19-2007, 03:46 PM	#29
tapuleo Drives: 2007 White Liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 19	Can anyone recommend a bike rack they've had a good experience with? I'm wanting a hidden-hitch, but the bike racks look like they're going to cost quite a bit more than the hitch itself. :(

08-19-2007, 05:55 PM	#31
Meteorite Man Passin' The Gas...Station Drives: Same As You But Different Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Taunton, Mass Posts: 266	You guys with the sedans have more options for carrying cargo than us Hatch Dummies...Atleast you have a trunk lid. __________________ MY Gas Station Attendant Misses Me... Chuck

08-22-2007, 11:53 PM	#33
maryinredding Drives: 2007 Polar White Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 32	Just installed a drawtite hitch on my Liftback We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened. __________________ Mary 2007 Polar White Yaris Liftback (mine) 2007 Chrysler Aspen (ours) 2010 Ford Ranger (his)

08-23-2007, 12:25 AM	#36
caveatipse Banned Drives: 2007 Black Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 119	I regularly use my Yaris to tow a 15,000 pound airplane.

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