will this hitch allow the facotry cover to be placed back on the vehicle after the hitch is installed?
517966
The hitch actually fits under the back cover. I thought I would have to cut the back cover to make it fit but it bolts straight to frame and hangs beneath the black plastic pieces of the truck.
1413883
I have had no issues backing with this hitch.The only problem I have had was that I have a new truck I pull my camper with that has the intergrated trailer brake switch and the way the hitch is set up,Im loosing my ground to the trailer.Just rigged me a ground wire from the truck to the trailer.other than that Ireally like the hitch.
283962
I had a hitch already installed on mine. I removed it and used the hitch on the bumper instead. You have to remove all the bolts that hold the hitch in place anyway when you install the new bumper.
2055186
Never! Check that your hitch is tightened to your vehicle first. Mine had loosened recently and I had a similar issue. Next, in the back of the main section there should be a screw that locks down the whole frame together. When opening, you must unscrew the backside of the frame and then pull up on the spring-pin. If the pin is pulled out at the hinge point, it will clear the vehicle and all is well. Resecure the spring pin and hand screw and it should be sway free.
1994215
It will fit in the standard receiver hitch but it won't butt up to the edge of the back of the van. It comes up only to the end of an opened tail gate
353279
It is completely concealed within the rear bumper. If you're insinuating that there is drag as a result of installing this, which would decrease mileage, that has not been observed. This should be the absolute least concern. The hitch is great!
1909693
Agree that you will need to take the cover off. Also, the straps must run between the spare and the back door panel -- I had to temporarily remove the spare to get the straps in place.
1413882
No issues at all backing. Great hitch. Just have to make sure to get everything aligned during hook up.
1603722
ON MY VEHICLE THE HITCH IS SEPARATE FROM THE BUMPER even though it doesn't look like it and stock factory hitch does not interfere with body armor
821543
The hitch fit perfectly, but for clearance it requires that you trim a piece of plastic under the car that is not visible. A template for the trimming is provided and is a simple process.
1588051
A long as the hitch doesn't go higher than the bed rails and your trailer won't interfere with the front 34" of the bed itself. When folded up the cover takes up a third of the bed (34" roughly and will sit about 4-5" tall) I hope this answers your question.
1400787
No. The bumper would be too loose without the plastic back in there. The plastic "back"actually covers the sides too. the bumper secures it in place
2248923
I just went out and checked, it is sealed on the backside of mine, only a short hitch will fit!
1394465
Yes. But you will need a sleeve. The insert which is bolted to the extension at the L bend can be unbolted. The insert can then be slid into a sleeve and placed in the hitch. If you are able to fabricate or find the sleeve, you are all set. If not, I would try something different.
727335
It seems to me it would be more accessable by having it on the back of the trailer than if placed in the double hitch on the vehicle. I have a cover by my bikes and with the cover, accessability would be an issue in using the double hitch.
1512906
Yes. in fact due to my tailgate having an edge cap, they brought the side rails up to the same level and allowed my cover to fit better by having a more level total surface.
1620320
No, you do not lose the tie downs. They go back on after you install the hitch.