05-02-2018, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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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" |
05-02-2018, 08:54 AM | #2 |
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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.
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05-02-2018, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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Sweet fifty.. yes all hitches get sandwiched between the aluminum bumper and the car. So removing the bumper cover is standard.
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01-22-2019, 10:06 AM | #4 |
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Cutting required ? It's not specifically called out on their install instructions.
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01-22-2019, 10:19 AM | #5 |
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No cutting at all.
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01-22-2019, 07:40 PM | #6 |
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Martinjlm...that car is beautiful. Bike hitch and all.
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01-22-2019, 08:48 PM | #7 |
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Very nice! Definitely on my list of things, lol.
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01-23-2019, 05:37 AM | #8 |
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I suggested to my wife that we could put a hitch on the Camaro to pull our Bushtec trailer. She nixxed that idear.
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01-23-2019, 09:33 AM | #9 |
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01-24-2019, 09:55 AM | #10 |
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Using the hitch last summer.
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08-18-2022, 10:41 AM | #12 | |
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It’s also available “in the wild”. The manufacturer is Curt. You can find it on their webpage as well.
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08-18-2022, 04:26 PM | #13 |
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Thanks, Martin
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01-23-2024, 02:25 PM | #14 |
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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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