Custom hitch for xB - Interested???
02-22-2005, 03:06 AM
#41
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Motorcycle pop-up tent trailer
I'm looking at purchasing an xB and the only thing holding me back is how difficult to get a hitch on it will be.
Basically my wife and I want to be able to pull a small (and I mean small) 250lb or so "motorcycle" tent trailer behind us. We've looked at putting one on her Kia Rio, and they're fairly common now, and even though her car is "not rated for towing", we've read there's no problem with it.
She has an uncle who does auto body work all the time and he says there really shouldn't be a problem with it if it's only that much weight.
I'm still trying to decide what to do.. I really like the design of the xB... but I'm split between it and wanting something I know without a doubt can handle it... decisions decisions...
Basically my wife and I want to be able to pull a small (and I mean small) 250lb or so "motorcycle" tent trailer behind us. We've looked at putting one on her Kia Rio, and they're fairly common now, and even though her car is "not rated for towing", we've read there's no problem with it.
She has an uncle who does auto body work all the time and he says there really shouldn't be a problem with it if it's only that much weight.
I'm still trying to decide what to do.. I really like the design of the xB... but I'm split between it and wanting something I know without a doubt can handle it... decisions decisions...
02-22-2005, 06:26 AM
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If you're interested. You can find them on www.etrailer.com . As far as installation goes, just bolt up the 4 bolts it comes with. Only thing is that it not a custom fabricated setup like brownboy's. The hitch will show below the rear bumper skirt.
02-22-2005, 02:17 PM
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Usually this size hitch is rated for 2000 lbs.
WEIGHT CARRYING RATINGS
GROSS WEIGHT CAPACITY 2000
TONGUE WEIGHT CAPACITY 200
http://www.hitch-web.com/vhitch.asp?...036#CURT%20MFG.
WEIGHT CARRYING RATINGS
GROSS WEIGHT CAPACITY 2000
TONGUE WEIGHT CAPACITY 200
http://www.hitch-web.com/vhitch.asp?...036#CURT%20MFG.
02-22-2005, 04:35 PM
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hitch for xB 11487
I just got off the phone with Hector @ discount hitch and ordered one that Curt manufacturing makes. 866- 308- 9051or 9052or 9057 Shipped to the house for under $150.00 
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Its not yet listed on the web sites so give him a call.
[/url]http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/11487-INS.pdf
I have some pics if someone could post them, I'll send them over.
lapIts not yet listed on the web sites so give him a call.
[/url]http://www.hitchesonline.com/pdf/11487-INS.pdf
I have some pics if someone could post them, I'll send them over.
02-22-2005, 05:09 PM
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Purchased mine from www.hitch-web.com it works great and took about 15 minutes to install. You will also need a diode box for trailer light install. You receive a hitch that is powder coated hardware and tongue.
02-22-2005, 05:10 PM
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Purchased mine from www.hitch-web.com it works great and took about 15 minutes to install. You will also need a diode box for trailer light install. You receive a hitch that is powder coated hardware and tongue.
03-14-2005, 11:44 PM
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03-19-2005, 02:35 AM
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Count me in too. I'm interested. Keep us all posted.
This thread kinda reminds me of those pictures you see of those people in China and other countries that load up their vehicles with what seems like the whole town on one truck. If that's the case, our xB's should be able to tow a Ford F-250 Extended Cab !!
This thread kinda reminds me of those pictures you see of those people in China and other countries that load up their vehicles with what seems like the whole town on one truck. If that's the case, our xB's should be able to tow a Ford F-250 Extended Cab !!
12-31-2005, 06:06 AM
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Re: Custom hitch for xB - Interested???
Bronw Boy, Do you have the contact information for your custom Xb hitch fabricator. I read all thru the postings related to your topic and I couldn't find the actual phone number or e-mail address or mailling address to order from your guy. I know that you posted a few months ago but I was hoping that you might still have the info. Also, I see that there are other fabricators out there now for Xb hitches, but does your hitch go thru the bumber skirt rather than under? How have you liked the hitch now that you have had some time using it?
Thanks for your help, Darren
323.893.5034
d_bjorlin@hotmail.com
Thanks for your help, Darren
323.893.5034
d_bjorlin@hotmail.com
01-02-2006, 11:08 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...spagenameZWD1V
Is what I have on mine. I use it to tow a lil 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer. It was ether this or buy an old truck just to haul off tree debris, and stuff from Home Depot every once in a wile. But I rather pay 17 dollars to renew a trailer tag once a year vs. purchase and insurance another vehicle that would be used rarely.
Is what I have on mine. I use it to tow a lil 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer. It was ether this or buy an old truck just to haul off tree debris, and stuff from Home Depot every once in a wile. But I rather pay 17 dollars to renew a trailer tag once a year vs. purchase and insurance another vehicle that would be used rarely.
