Convertible hitch

john94si · 05-02-2018, 08:18 AM

I added a hitch to my new vert last night. Not a bad install at all. I have done many of them.
A few hints:
*remove the lights first before the bumper cover.
*cut the new T-connector wires and run them thru the grommet, not the entire new plugs that go into the taillight as instructed.
*My left taillight was very hard to remove. I removed the 3 nuts holding it on but I had to pull VERY hard to remove it.

Don't bash me for a hitch. I jet ski a lot and have a truck but sometimes just taking the fun car is more enjoyable. I have always used cars to tow with zero issues.

Some pics of my last cars with hitches.

C56318 Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
and
24938 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Martinjlm · 05-02-2018, 08:54 AM

You are not alone, my friend. But I did have mine dealer installed. Not sure if they removed the bumper. Since it is only intended for my bike rack, I didn't need to have the wiring harness included.

john94si · 05-02-2018, 09:05 AM

Sweet fifty.. yes all hitches get sandwiched between the aluminum bumper and the car. So removing the bumper cover is standard.

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-22-2019, 10:06 AM

Cutting required ? It's not specifically called out on their install instructions.

john94si · 01-22-2019, 10:19 AM

No cutting at all.

Ruebernard · 01-22-2019, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

You are not alone, my friend. But I did have mine dealer installed. Not sure if they removed the bumper. Since it is only intended for my bike rack, I didn't need to have the wiring harness included.

Martinjlm...that car is beautiful. Bike hitch and all.

drperry · 01-22-2019, 08:48 PM

Very nice! Definitely on my list of things, lol.

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Silverado57 · 01-23-2019, 05:37 AM

I suggested to my wife that we could put a hitch on the Camaro to pull our Bushtec trailer. She nixxed that idear.

drperry · 01-23-2019, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverado57

I suggested to my wife that we could put a hitch on the Camaro to pull our Bushtec trailer. She nixxed that idear.

It's easier to ask forgiveness, than permission, lol.

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john94si · 01-24-2019, 09:55 AM

Using the hitch last summer.

SKM348 · 08-18-2022, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

You are not alone, my friend. But I did have mine dealer installed. Not sure if they removed the bumper. Since it is only intended for my bike rack, I didn't need to have the wiring harness included.

Martin - did the Chevy dealer install it and do you know the PN?

Thanks

Martinjlm · 08-18-2022, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKM348

Martin - did the Chevy dealer install it and do you know the PN?

Thanks

It was installed by the Chevy dealer. It’s been 5 years, so I don’t have the part number anymore, but it is still on the Accessories webpage. I think the price is $247.

It’s also available “in the wild”. The manufacturer is Curt. You can find it on their webpage as well.

SKM348 · 08-18-2022, 04:26 PM

Thanks, Martin

JimmyFD43 · 01-23-2024, 02:25 PM

[QUOTE=john94si;10170215]I added a hitch to my new vert last night. Not a bad install at all. I have done many of them.
A few hints:
*remove the lights first before the bumper cover.
*cut the new T-connector wires and run them thru the grommet, not the entire new plugs that go into the taillight as instructed.
*My left taillight was very hard to remove. I removed the 3 nuts holding it on but I had to pull VERY hard to remove it.

Don't bash me for a hitch. I jet ski a lot and have a truck but sometimes just taking the fun car is more enjoyable. I have always used cars to tow with zero issues.

Some pics of my last cars with hitches.

C56318 Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
and
[URL="https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer_Hitch/Draw%7ETite/24938.html"]24938 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

No bashing from me...I am in the process for adding one to my 2018 Convertible. It for my e-bike. I have also been trying to find a spare (donut) that will fit in the trunk for when I take a trip from NC to Miami or DC...to no avail. And then it hit me: I am waiting for the guy to call me back regarding the hitch install, SO, I am going to see if he can weld something together that a full-size spare can fit into. Should not be that difficult and I will have a custom tire cover made. As I am not a Camaro purist, and at my age, 81 chronologically, 16 mentally, and 45 physically (good genes...probably Jordache lol), I care not a whit what others think. IF you get to my age... see what I mean...lol. Has anyone thought of and tried...or failed, regarding the spare tire idea. Naysayers responding reference the look...tis ok, I really do not care, because I am more interested in the idea.

05-02-2018, 08:18 AM	#1
john94si Drives: 17 2ss vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 89	Convertible hitch I added a hitch to my new vert last night. Not a bad install at all. I have done many of them. A few hints: remove the lights first before the bumper cover. cut the new T-connector wires and run them thru the grommet, not the entire new plugs that go into the taillight as instructed. *My left taillight was very hard to remove. I removed the 3 nuts holding it on but I had to pull VERY hard to remove it. Don't bash me for a hitch. I jet ski a lot and have a truck but sometimes just taking the fun car is more enjoyable. I have always used cars to tow with zero issues. Some pics of my last cars with hitches. C56318 Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and 24938 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" Attached Images

05-02-2018, 08:54 AM	#2
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,222	You are not alone, my friend. But I did have mine dealer installed. Not sure if they removed the bumper. Since it is only intended for my bike rack, I didn't need to have the wiring harness included. Attached Images __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

01-22-2019, 10:06 AM	#4
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Cutting required ? It's not specifically called out on their install instructions. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-23-2019, 05:37 AM	#8
Silverado57 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 522	I suggested to my wife that we could put a hitch on the Camaro to pull our Bushtec trailer. She nixxed that idear. Attached Images __________________ Kevin Luceo Non Uro

01-24-2019, 09:55 AM	#10
john94si Drives: 17 2ss vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 89	Using the hitch last summer. Attached Images

05-02-2018, 09:05 AM	#3
john94si Drives: 17 2ss vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 89	Sweet fifty.. yes all hitches get sandwiched between the aluminum bumper and the car. So removing the bumper cover is standard.

01-22-2019, 10:19 AM	#5
john94si Drives: 17 2ss vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: orlando Posts: 89	No cutting at all.

01-22-2019, 08:48 PM	#7
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	Very nice! Definitely on my list of things, lol. Sent from my SM-G965W using Tapatalk

08-18-2022, 04:26 PM	#13
SKM348 Drives: Genesis Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: SE TN Posts: 21	Thanks, Martin

01-23-2024, 02:25 PM	#14
JimmyFD43 Drives: 2018 Chevy Camaro convertable Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 22	TRAILER HITCH [QUOTE=john94si;10170215]I added a hitch to my new vert last night. Not a bad install at all. I have done many of them. A few hints: remove the lights first before the bumper cover. cut the new T-connector wires and run them thru the grommet, not the entire new plugs that go into the taillight as instructed. *My left taillight was very hard to remove. I removed the 3 nuts holding it on but I had to pull VERY hard to remove it. Don't bash me for a hitch. I jet ski a lot and have a truck but sometimes just taking the fun car is more enjoyable. I have always used cars to tow with zero issues. Some pics of my last cars with hitches. C56318 Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and [URL="https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer_Hitch/Draw%7ETite/24938.html"]24938 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" No bashing from me...I am in the process for adding one to my 2018 Convertible. It for my e-bike. I have also been trying to find a spare (donut) that will fit in the trunk for when I take a trip from NC to Miami or DC...to no avail. And then it hit me: I am waiting for the guy to call me back regarding the hitch install, SO, I am going to see if he can weld something together that a full-size spare can fit into. Should not be that difficult and I will have a custom tire cover made. As I am not a Camaro purist, and at my age, 81 chronologically, 16 mentally, and 45 physically (good genes...probably Jordache lol), I care not a whit what others think. IF you get to my age... see what I mean...lol. Has anyone thought of and tried...or failed, regarding the spare tire idea. Naysayers responding reference the look...tis ok, I really do not care, because I am more interested in the idea.

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