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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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wow, wonder what the capacity is.. looks really flimsy..

i'd be interested for hauling to autoX
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Awesome info.. Many thanks... A great find!
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I have one just like this guys. A nice stuff holder. He did a much nicer job showing off the work.The cooler idea is right on

http://www.gadgetjq.com/trailer.htm

I have been pullin it behind my 65 vw sundial stuffed with enough camping gear ext. for 5 people. Two are teenage girls! No wind drag, or loss of room inside.
I only have about 50 hp in that, so the box should do just fine.

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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:04 AM
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is it avaliable to the market already ?
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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I just placed an order yesterday. Talked to Hector @ USA Hitch:
http://www.usa-trailer-hitches.com
They are three different companies in one.
The toll free is 866-308-9051, 9052, 9057.
Curt has 20 in stock.

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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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im defitnetly interested in one , i want to see pics of it first though, i just want it to pull a mouintain bike or 2
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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I just ordered one from:
http://www.hitchsource.com/product_i...ducts_id=27266

They have a picture and the installation instructions on their site. It looks like a pretty straight forward install. I can't wait...
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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If you look @ my earlier post I have pics, a scorce for $125.00, the install specs, phone #'s. I did all the search work and passed it on.

I thought that is why we hang out on the scionlife list?
Its all about "spreadin the love" of knowledge
Old Feb 25, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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I have one. My camera is not working so no pics.
This is what I have to say. Very much worth it. The installation is very simple. The only hard part is removing two exhaust hangers to move the exhaust a bit. You have to do it in order to place the hitch into position. One installed the exhaust goes back on and no interference. You do not have to cut the bumper cover. the receiver is about 1/2 inch below the bumper cover. I think it is strong enough to tow a small trailer like a personal watercraft or those small trailers you see at harbor freight.
I paid $120 including shipping from a guy on ebay.
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this is awesome , im going to be placing an order soon .
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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just finished installing my trailer hitch
was not a problem installing after repairing the defective hitch
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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All you guys with a hitch- do you have any problems with the hitch scraping on the ground, say when you are going over speed bumps or dips in the road?
Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Where did you guys (hitch owners) drop your wires from to go to the trailer? Did you just extend them, and hang them out the rear hatch when needed, or did you drill, and drop them out the bottom?

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Default don't drill!

You can do everything through the air exhust vents. The two removable grills in the back.
Just pick a side, and run a wire for the opposit side turn signal through the underside.
When you remove the vent grills pull out the chunk of gray insulation. You should see your foot! I am using the Hoppi protection/conversion box. You need to get a hot wire from up front for it. I just ran it under the box. Went a little heavier and it powers my rear sub also.
I have not found a plug and play kit yet if someone else knows of a part # .

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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got it, except for the conversion box thing..is that like a circuit protection deal or something?
Old Mar 9, 2005 | 02:30 AM
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Default Hoppy 46255?

They may have one for the box, I haven't checked. I picked mine up at Auto zone for
about $30.00. Its for a Mazda. I just cut the plugs off and wire it direct. It is the same for all cars with seprate brake and turn signals.. It would be nice to find a direct set up.

http://www.truckcustomizers.com/prod...4HOP428.7.html

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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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Anyone tow any jetski's? I know the engine is small, but just curious.
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Default Re: hich bolt on 11487

I just got mine installed and its great. Installation only took a half hour and it was a true bolt on with everything included. I got mine at:

http://www.hitchsource.com/


Originally Posted by Driver Lost
Curt mfg. makes a no cutting or drilling hitch for the xB.
Its not yet on dealer web sites, too new I guess.
http://www.curtmfg.com
It's about $125.00 +s&h
I'm working on some pics, for now I have them on my profile page
https://www.scionlife.com/?Driver%20Lost
The install spec sheet:
http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/11487-INS.pdf
Has anyone installed this? Wisconsin tcm member xB shown?

Rob
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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a jetski would be fine. two would be killin these little hamsterwheel motors



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