RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 4/16/2008 7:54:15 AM
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szbert
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I just got back to from the U-Haul dealer.
I went there for them to install one of their hitches on my 07 outlander xls 4wd.
Bottom line, it didn't fit. The bolts lined up, but the hitch wouldn't clear the spare.
Anyone esle have this problem with a draw-tite?
The U-Haul dealer was great. He apologized and said that if I found a Curt, or hidden hitch that would fit he'd install it free.
I'm now thinking I should order a hidden hitch from etrailer.com and a wiring harness from mitsuaccessories.com (My local mitsu dealer said a non-mitsu wiring harness would void the warranty :( )
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 4/16/2008 10:22:15 AM
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Cuffy
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Was the Drawtite Part number 75555? If so, that's supposed to be the right one according to etrailer.com.
I'd just order a Curt or Hidden from etrailer.com and then have Uhaul install it. It will only cost you $150 for the hitch and that way and it gets done quickly without any issues for you. Etrailer.com has great prices, the customer service is great and shipping takes less than a week.
< Message edited by Cuffy -- 4/16/2008 10:53:56 AM >
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 4/16/2008 12:46:23 PM
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szbert
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Cuffy
Was the Drawtite Part number 75555? If so, that's supposed to be the right one according to etrailer.com.
I'd just order a Curt or Hidden from etrailer.com and then have Uhaul install it. It will only cost you $150 for the hitch and that way and it gets done quickly without any issues for you. Etrailer.com has great prices, the customer service is great and shipping takes less than a week.
IDK if that's the number, but it sure LOOKED like it would fit. But it needed to come out about 3/4" to clear the spare.
I'm going to order the hidden from etrailer.com and the bar someone reccomended on page 4. I'll get the wiring from mitusaccessores.com
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 4/17/2008 7:06:59 AM
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Cuffy
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I installed my Curt hitch last weekend and just received my mitsu harness from mitsuaccessories.com last night. I won't get the harness installed until this weekend (weather permitting). It took about 2 weeks to get the harness from them cuz they didn't have it in stock and had to order it from some other place. My Curt hitch was slightly off center on the holes, but once i got it lined up and bolted in it looks pretty good. Of course on this vehicle no hitch will look that nice since they all stick out too far. Good luck with your hidden hitch.
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OEM 18" 7-Spoke Wheels
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 4/28/2008 5:53:18 AM
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Mitsun
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Just want to show you the OEM hitch that we use here in Europe. Actually, there are two different types, but with the other installed the spare tire has to be replaced with a tire reparation kit.
With the one shown in the pictures the original spare tire can be left in place.
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RE: Aftermarket Hitch Installation - UPDATED - COMPLETE - 5/1/2008 2:19:49 PM
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regaug
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Regarding U-Haul hitch: I bought a hitch for my 2007 Outlander from a local U-Haul place and installed it myself (U-Haul Part # 75147). It looks almost exactly the same as the Curt hitch I've seen on this thread. I strongly suspect that your U-haul hitch was the same item as mine, but that the installation guy(s) just gave up too easily!
When I first got mine installed and looked at the clearance between the hitch and the spare tire, I was also certain that it would not clear. However, when I actually tried to unload the spare tire, I found that when the holder cage is released and dropped down, this creates plenty of "play" in how the tire fits, and with just a little wiggling, it drops out, and re-installs, just fine.
BTW's:
1. The original post by RDENIS was a big help; a major dude
2. Ordered the Mitsu harness from mitsuaccessories.com
3. Used a flexible ratchet with angled handle to install hitch without taking the muffler loose. Getting the bolts started was still a bit of a challenge.
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