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DRAW-TITE vs. HIDDEN HITCH

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I remember seeing an excellent thread which discussed these two hitches, including some side by side photos. I have tried searching for it, but came up empty handed. Can anyone help me find it?

Also, for any of you who bought the hidden hitch, did it arrive in good condition with no scrapes/scratches? The info on the e-trailer website says it has a special paint coating that resists rusting better than the competitors, which is moot if it gets scratched in transit.

Thanks for your help.
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Hi Storwatch:

___My Hidden-Hitch from E-Trailer arrived without a scratch and with all bolts and washers but for the size and weight, I wouldn’t be surprised if most broke through their boxes and received a scuff or two. Given its location, it really shouldn’t matter since it’s all but hidden anyway. In either case, the Hidden and Draw-Tite from e-Trailer.com are outstanding values. I purchased the Hidden Hitch for just $99.00 + $20.00 shipping with the box steel over muffler. At the time, they also had a Hidden Hitch round tube all the way across for a few dollars more but I haven’t given it another thought since.

___I am attaching the Hidden Hitch installation pdf (zipped) for those that don’t know about these great values just yet …

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___[email protected]

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Hi Alwx2:

___The pre-threaded holes are already there but you will have to remove the Acura – Tow hook on the left rear. Just pull the bolts and off it comes. The hitch and associated bolts need to mount and attach to these same pre-threaded holes where the Tow Hook is currently mounted.

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___[email protected]
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Hi Storwatch:

___I am not installing the Tranny and PS coolers since I don’t carry loads over any kind of distance. I have read of 3 or 4 members that have installed the coolers themselves and once the front end/cowling of the X is off, it’s a relatively painless procedure. That is once the front end of the X is off if you catch my drift …

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___[email protected]
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