Trailer hitch?

87wagon · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 03:04 PM

We FINALLY got our Storm Silver Sport MT, and I'm looking at carrying bikes with it. With our other cars, it's really handiest to strap on a carrier that rests against the hatch, but it looks like the spoiler makes that carrier unusable on the Fit. I think I remember someone posting something about a bolt-on light duty trailer hitch on this site several months ago, but "Search" doesn't find it. What I remember is someone actually bought one and mounted it, and was using it to receive a bike rack. I'd like to hear from that person, or get directions to that thread. Can anyone help?

wyy183 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 05:40 PM

Here it is:
http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2007_Honda_Fit.htm

I've got this on mine, and it works great.

scribble · #3 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 07:43 PM

wyy183, which of the 3 did you get? i'm in the market for a trailer hitch as well. thanks.

87wagon · #4 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 09:31 PM

Yes, they all look pretty much alike, except that 24776 and 60847 are cheaper and rated to tow more weight, and 24776 is the lightest. Based on that, 24776 seems like the best, unless there's something I'm not seeing. Thanks for the link, wyy183.

DewaltDakota · #5 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 10:57 PM

87wagon... I bought both the Curt and Draw-Tite hitch receivers from eTrailer for my Fit, but I sold the Fit, before I installed either one. If you (or anyone else on these boards) wants these hitches, you can have the hitches for FREE... all I ask is that you pay the actual cost for shipping, via UPS.

If you're not interested, another board member can either pay actual cost to have one or both shipped to them, or grab them totally free, if they're willing to drive to central Virginia to pick them up.

I just bought an ATV, so I could use all the space in my shed as I can muster...

Please PM me, if you (or anyone else) is interested.

DewaltDakota · #6 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 11:06 PM

The Draw-tite has just been spoken for ... the Curt receiver is still available.

DewaltDakota · #7 (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 10:23 AM

...and now the Curt hitch has been spoken for. Thanks, y'all!

spreadhead · #8 (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DewaltDakota

...and now the Curt hitch has been spoken for. Thanks, y'all!

No, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

scribble · #9 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 02:28 PM

i cant believe i missed this one. thank for the kind offer DewaltDakota. arent you also on the edmunds forums?

DewaltDakota · #10 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 02:50 PM

Yep... I'm also on the Edmunds/CarSpace forums, under the same user ID.

Both hitches have been shipped out. I'll PM the tracking numbers to the lucky takers, once I get home tonight.

htewam · #11 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 08:32 PM

Just finished doing some research on the etrailer.com site. I know several folks have discussed the Curt hitch (11058) but the skid shield must be discarded and it currently looks the most pricy of the lot. It looks to me as if the Draw-tite (24776) and the Hidden Hitch (60847) are exactly the same hitch design (compared the photos, installation, specs, etc.) BUT the Draw-tite does NOT come with the drawbar, pin, and clip while the Hidden Hitch states that it DOES (this probably accounts for the lighter shipping weight for the Draw-tite). Seems like the Hidden Hitch is (currently) the best value for money. Anyone have any gotchas they want to add?

spider2k · #12 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 09:13 PM

yeah. those 2 are the same company. so they are the same thing.

eyedryve · #13 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 09:27 PM

Anyone know if these light hitches would work with a beefy bike rack without a great degree of swaying? I was looking at this:

917 - Thule T2 Bike Hitch 1 1/4 Inch Rack

Thanks.

-matt

wyy183 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-12-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htewam

Just finished doing some research on the etrailer.com site. I know several folks have discussed the Curt hitch (11058) but the skid shield must be discarded and it currently looks the most pricy of the lot. It looks to me as if the Draw-tite (24776) and the Hidden Hitch (60847) are exactly the same hitch design (compared the photos, installation, specs, etc.) BUT the Draw-tite does NOT come with the drawbar, pin, and clip while the Hidden Hitch states that it DOES (this probably accounts for the lighter shipping weight for the Draw-tite). Seems like the Hidden Hitch is (currently) the best value for money. Anyone have any gotchas they want to add?

I purchased the Curt. Installation was, literally, 13 minutes!!

Skid plate? What does it actually do? Seems like the hitch would be more stout than the skid-plate.

DISCLAIMER - DO NOT ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING -----

I towed my '89 CRX 300 miles behind my Fit with the Curt Hitch. 'Nuf said??

bobhastings · #15 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 09:36 AM

I understand that towing a CRX might be a strain but does anyone know the max towing load might be - both hitch load and trailer load??

Thanks

2007 Red Sport ON ORDER!!

spreadhead · #16 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobhastings

I understand that towing a CRX might be a strain but does anyone know the max towing load might be - both hitch load and trailer load??

Thanks

2007 Red Sport ON ORDER!!

For hitch information click this 2007*Honda*Fit*hitch search *by etrailer.com (800)298-8924 . As for the Fit, the owners manual states on page 164 "Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.".

bobhastings · #17 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spreadhead

For hitch information click this 2007*Honda*Fit*hitch search *by etrailer.com (800)298-8924 . As for the Fit, the owners manual states on page 164 "Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.".

I was afraid that 'void warranty' stuff would be in the fine print somewhere!! ;-)

Now I wonder just how much it REALLY can tow:

0 = OK
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CRX = NOT OK!

htewam · #18 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 04:36 PM

Warranty or no warranty -- I'm going to tow my hitch-mounted bike rack :-)

db_et_ac · #19 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 08:59 PM

hey guys, I do have the hidden hitch, which i bought from e-trailer.... its great and it did come with the draw bar pin and clip..
I installed it per directions and torque spec, the skid shield is in place and nothing had to be removed or drilled
The hitch is great and i have used it all winter to carry a YAKIMA 4 bike hitch rack as well as a ski mounted rack that attaches to the yakima bike rack.
It has been a tough winter here in colorado and the hitch is holding up great.

With this set up i can also tow a UHAUL 2 axle trailer..perfect for when i move
Cheers

TomiGunz · #20 (**permalink**) 02-13-2007, 10:42 PM

sweet, I've been wondering if anyone has a hitch at all! I need one for a small trailer for kayaks..