Tow Hitch Recommendations

ToyotaGasPedal · 04-12-2016, 11:36 AM

Has anyone installed a tow hitch on their camaro? I'm looking for some good options. I want to use it for a bike rack.

How was the process of installing it? Did you have to remove the bumper?

mike16ss · 04-12-2016, 11:50 AM

Im interested in this as well, i dont have my car yet but i am concerned that the suitcase style muffler may interfere with a hitch mount. That being said, several vendors have already developed dual muffler options so we may be able to go that route if its not possible with the stock muffler

stratt · 04-12-2016, 12:01 PM

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2016_...let_Camaro.htm

Netslave · 04-12-2016, 01:23 PM

HumanWiki · 04-12-2016, 02:11 PM

Pg 239 of the manual

"This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer"

Now, I know you said a bike rack -- but, I would just be careful about what kind of tow equipment you have installed as you won't be able to easily prove you didn't tow something heavier -- should your car develop issues and your dealer sees that receiver installed.

Maybe you can get something that's easy on / easy off since your bikes won't be all that heavy (certainly not any worse than a load of groceries)

thescreensavers · 04-12-2016, 02:19 PM

Putting a bike rack won't hurt anything, I'd email hidden hitch and see if they are cooking anything.

mjk3888 · 04-15-2016, 11:18 AM

why not a trunk mount or roof mount bike rack?

13lackSS4ME · 08-29-2016, 12:48 PM

Has anyone considered the seasucker talon? IM VERY INTERESTED. But worried about the clear coat. Not a lot of negative reviews. Also worried about placement because my car will have a sunroof. If anyone has some insight I would like to hear. I might order it and update here on my findings.

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KirkH · 08-29-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjk3888

why not a trunk mount or roof mount bike rack?

It would be way too easy to scratch the paint getting the bike on/off.

mavericksfan_04 · 08-29-2016, 02:12 PM

I'm interested in this too, although I'd prefer a trunk mount if possible.

13lackSS4ME · 08-29-2016, 05:11 PM

I was going to try it offset maybe to the drivers side or passenger side so its easier to take put off and on. I did the trunk mount thing before and there was too much damage on my 2011... If there was a tow hitch that would work with that suitcase of a muffler and not sure if the GM rear ground fx kit would get in the way (and wasn't too visually obtrusive). Going to order it. Car should be delivered in a week or 2. Will post info here after my first weekend with it.

Hyper16 · 08-29-2016, 06:29 PM

Buy a beater to carry your bikes. I have an older Toyota we use to carry golf clubs since the trunk is sooooo lame.

mavericksfan_04 · 09-06-2016, 10:15 AM

I purchased a trunk 2 bike rack yesterday from Academy Sports and Outdoors and it works great. The rack clears the spoiler (sorry no side pics and I've already taken it off my car) and holds the bikes away from the car without any problems. The bottom strap I placed underneath the car, but next time I'll attach to the bottom of the trunk lid (instructions give you several options for the bottom strap).

If anyone is looking for a reasonable Bike Rack this one works great and it was only $39.

13lackSS4ME · 10-30-2016, 10:01 PM

Went all in on the Seasucker Talon. Really dig it. Asked another user about any clear coat marring and said it hasnt messed his up. And after a 15+ usages on my SS. Still no marring. I keep the suction cups clean and always in their covers. I always clean the surface of the car I will be attaching it too with some waterless carwash or detail spray too keep both things clean. I just tape up the pedals so they don't spin and hit my car. I've driven with the bike on the car on the freeway at 80 mph and my bike is still safe =).

04-12-2016, 11:36 AM	#1
ToyotaGasPedal Drives: Hyper Blue SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: MD Posts: 30 View My Garage	Tow Hitch Recommendations Has anyone installed a tow hitch on their camaro? I'm looking for some good options. I want to use it for a bike rack. How was the process of installing it? Did you have to remove the bumper? __________________ Old: 2011 Red Jewel V6 A6 Camaro 1LT/RS Current: 2016 Hyper Blue V8 M6 Camaro 2SS/RS w/Magride, black rally stripes, black bowties

04-12-2016, 01:23 PM	#4
Netslave GM paint evaluation dept Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South East US Posts: 345	__________________ Co-owner of Tony the Tiger - A GM factory custom orange and mosaic black striped 2016 SS 2SS - U̶n̶o̶f̶f̶i̶c̶i̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ Officially the worst Mosaic Black paint on a 2016 Camaro SS 2SS See him here - https://drive.google.com/folderview?...3M&usp=sharing

04-15-2016, 11:18 AM	#7
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	why not a trunk mount or roof mount bike rack? __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

08-29-2016, 12:48 PM	#8
13lackSS4ME Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M blk/blk Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 84	Has anyone considered the seasucker talon? IM VERY INTERESTED. But worried about the clear coat. Not a lot of negative reviews. Also worried about placement because my car will have a sunroof. If anyone has some insight I would like to hear. I might order it and update here on my findings. Link Last edited by 13lackSS4ME; 08-29-2016 at 12:49 PM. Reason: Forgot to add link

08-29-2016, 02:12 PM	#10
mavericksfan_04 Drives: 2016 2SS A8, NPP, NAV Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 65 View My Garage	I'm interested in this too, although I'd prefer a trunk mount if possible. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Silver Metallic, A8, NPP, NAV, Black Interior Mods: MRR 228 Glossy Black Rims: 20x10 & 20x11 (stock tires), Body Spear Stripes, Black Bowties & Smoked/Tinted Lights by Big Worm Graphix (Head, Tail, Side Markers, Rear Reflectors & 3rd Brake Light) Upcoming Mods: Window Tint, Black GM Splitter & Black Rocker Panels

04-12-2016, 11:50 AM	#2
mike16ss Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: calgary Posts: 19	Im interested in this as well, i dont have my car yet but i am concerned that the suitcase style muffler may interfere with a hitch mount. That being said, several vendors have already developed dual muffler options so we may be able to go that route if its not possible with the stock muffler

04-12-2016, 12:01 PM	#3
stratt Drives: Waiting on my 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 497	https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2016_...let_Camaro.htm

04-12-2016, 02:11 PM	#5
HumanWiki Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Place Posts: 3,361	Pg 239 of the manual "This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer" Now, I know you said a bike rack -- but, I would just be careful about what kind of tow equipment you have installed as you won't be able to easily prove you didn't tow something heavier -- should your car develop issues and your dealer sees that receiver installed. Maybe you can get something that's easy on / easy off since your bikes won't be all that heavy (certainly not any worse than a load of groceries)

04-12-2016, 02:19 PM	#6
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	Putting a bike rack won't hurt anything, I'd email hidden hitch and see if they are cooking anything.

08-29-2016, 05:11 PM	#11
13lackSS4ME Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M blk/blk Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 84	I was going to try it offset maybe to the drivers side or passenger side so its easier to take put off and on. I did the trunk mount thing before and there was too much damage on my 2011... If there was a tow hitch that would work with that suitcase of a muffler and not sure if the GM rear ground fx kit would get in the way (and wasn't too visually obtrusive). Going to order it. Car should be delivered in a week or 2. Will post info here after my first weekend with it.

08-29-2016, 06:29 PM	#12
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Buy a beater to carry your bikes. I have an older Toyota we use to carry golf clubs since the trunk is sooooo lame. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

09-06-2016, 10:15 AM	#13
mavericksfan_04 Drives: 2016 2SS A8, NPP, NAV Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 65 View My Garage	I purchased a trunk 2 bike rack yesterday from Academy Sports and Outdoors and it works great. The rack clears the spoiler (sorry no side pics and I've already taken it off my car) and holds the bikes away from the car without any problems. The bottom strap I placed underneath the car, but next time I'll attach to the bottom of the trunk lid (instructions give you several options for the bottom strap). If anyone is looking for a reasonable Bike Rack this one works great and it was only $39. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Silver Metallic, A8, NPP, NAV, Black Interior Mods: MRR 228 Glossy Black Rims: 20x10 & 20x11 (stock tires), Body Spear Stripes, Black Bowties & Smoked/Tinted Lights by Big Worm Graphix (Head, Tail, Side Markers, Rear Reflectors & 3rd Brake Light) Upcoming Mods: Window Tint, Black GM Splitter & Black Rocker Panels

10-30-2016, 10:01 PM	#14
13lackSS4ME Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M blk/blk Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 84	Went all in on the Seasucker Talon. Really dig it. Asked another user about any clear coat marring and said it hasnt messed his up. And after a 15+ usages on my SS. Still no marring. I keep the suction cups clean and always in their covers. I always clean the surface of the car I will be attaching it too with some waterless carwash or detail spray too keep both things clean. I just tape up the pedals so they don't spin and hit my car. I've driven with the bike on the car on the freeway at 80 mph and my bike is still safe =).

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