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12-05-2017, 08:11 PM
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Trailer Hitch?
Anyone install a receiver trailer hitch on their Camaro? I want to install one only to be used to hold a bike carrier. We like to take bikes with us when we go on trips and hope to do so with the Camaro. Any pics would be appreciated, I dont want the hitch visible if possible.
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12-05-2017, 09:12 PM
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12-05-2017, 09:25 PM
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12-05-2017, 09:51 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Nov 2017
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eTrailer.com sells the Curt hitch and provides a video for a step-by-step installation. Even though the installation is considered difficult, I had to do almost the same installation on my Volvo wagon and was able to complete the install in a little over one hour. Cost is about $117 shipped to you.
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12-06-2017, 12:22 AM
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All of my cars get this. Nothing better than having your cake and eating it too. |
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12-06-2017, 05:18 AM
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Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013
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In my ZL1 owners manual, it specifically calls out that this car was not set up for a hitch of any type. So I welded a fifth wheel receiver to the roof.(not)
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12-06-2017, 09:26 AM
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12-06-2017, 10:23 AM
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From the 2017 Camaro Owner's Manual. Same manual for all trim levels. 5th gens were able to do some towing.
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12-06-2017, 06:34 PM
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I have installed a receiver style hitch on my CRV and it was pretty easy for the most part so assuming this will be as well! Cant wait for spring so I can try it out! |
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12-07-2017, 02:36 AM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
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you all do know that the bike rack is a factory option. it is a hitch and the rack goes into it. Car is not meant for towing with the hitch. the reciver is 1.25" not 1" or 2" like standard receivers.
https://accessories.chevrolet.com/pr...tegoryId=12001
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12-07-2017, 03:01 AM
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12-07-2017, 08:27 AM
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12-07-2017, 11:58 AM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
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o ya class 2 is 1.25 i was thinking it was 1"
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12-07-2017, 12:32 PM
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I look at this the same way as pulling a trailer with a motorcycle. True, my Gold Wing was "neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer", but it can do so safely and has done so very well for about 10K miles.
If you think it through, keep it to a small mass and check it often, you'll be fine pulling a trailer with our Gen6's.....When driven reasonably. |
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