Another hitch thread

[alexcorral]

You should make a habit of removing the hitch when not in use. OEM or not.

 

[alexcorral]

I also have the OEM hitch and it works great with a motorcycle carrier:

Bike and carrier must weigh about 270 lbs

 

[GoLoaf]

Bike and carrier must weigh about 270 lbs

Do you find that the truck self-levels the suspension when you've got the bike and carrier on the back?

 

[alexcorral]

Yes it does.

 

[LR4TQ]

I also have the LR hitch and it goes without saying that it works perfectly. Using it with the Kuat NV black bike rack. The added cost was justifiable to me since I plan on using the LR4 to tow my race car down the road.

 

[magus]

I don't know what is "wimpy" about the AB hitch. It is very solid, mounted in about 10 minutes. It works fine with my motorcycle carries and I tow a heavier (400 lbs) sport bike. For $300 less you do lose the convenience of the snap-in/snap-out OEM model but not much else.

 

[metalslug]

The only issues I had with the OEM hitch is that it's to far in for my Yakima Stick Up tray style bike rack. When the trays fold up, the front tray will hit the bumper so it needs to be removed in order to fold up. Second issue also related to how far the hitch is underneath the car is MTBs with longer handlebars will hit the windshield. I tie a small face towel on the end of the handlebar to avoid shattering the windshield. Etrailers sell hitch extenders in different sizes that will eventually purchase.

 

[GermanRoots]

I picked up an OEM hitch this afternoon from the dealer, and can't believe how well designed it is. The manager is my neighbor and was nice enough to sell it to me at his cost which was 480ish tax included. I noticed on the box a sticker with the words Thule Europe with a part number. Is it possible that Thule makes these for LR? I did a search for the part number wondering if I could buy it for less directly from Thule....no such luck.