Trailer Hitches--Anything new going on?

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Cheburashka

Discussion Starter · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

I have a leased 2015. I'd like to put a receiver hitch on it so I can transport bicycles. I've seen the various stealth models out there, but I can't see paying upwards of $300 for a receiver hitch for a leased car. I also don't want to cut into the bumper, for the same reason. Finally, I only plan to use it during late Spring and early Fall, so removable would be good. I'll be carrying two mountain bikes.

What have people's experiences been with the Curt 112211?

It uses a 1 1/4 socket, so I don't think it will add much to the bottom end. It's not very attractive, but I don't think it will scrape.

I'm also toying with the idea of making it more like the Stealth hitch, which would involve splitting the plates that hold the receiver and using bolts, spacers, and two heavy duty plates with four holes drilled in them to hold it on while I'm using it. Any thoughts on that?

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TheBlueFlash

· #3 · Sep 25, 2017 (Edited)

I have this installed on my 2013. https://torkliftcentral.com/2011-2015-chevy-volt-ecohitch-stealth

It is nice because you can remove the receiver when you're not using it so the rest of the hitch is completely hidden.

Also no drilling was required.

I got the smaller 1 1/4" and never had any scraping issue, even with the Yakima bike mount attached. No sag at all. 200lb tongue weight.

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TheBlueFlash

· #6 · Sep 26, 2017

loborojo said:
I have the Torklift and did a self install. It was not bad with the fishing the mounting bolts through the frame the biggest pain. I was worried about clearance but have only dragged a few times on the biggest pitches. The thing is beefy and I feel worth the extra money for the extra weight limits and to avoid cutting into the cargo bottom.

^ I agree with this and had similar experiences during my install. Just back it up onto ramps and get a buddy to help. It's heavy.

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