Tow hitch, less than $110 includes shipping

[Esteban32696]

Heads up. I bought a hitch from this seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Total was less than $110, & that included shipping. It is a Curt hitch, & if you scroll 1/2 way down the listing, you will see what it will actually look like. Super fast shipping, & installation was about 15 minutes.

[jdhog]

sweet deal there! Just out of interest, what are you going to be towing?

[Esteban32696]

I have a jonboat rig, about #1000, & a small utility trailer. I am in Fl. & the only hill here is the a short boat ramp.

[fk.dude]

Originally Posted by Esteban32696

I have a jonboat rig, about #1000, & a small utility trailer. I am in Fl. & the only hill here is the a short boat ramp.

Simple DIY?

also, is this compatible with the Towing Hitch Bike Adaptor that toyotal sells?

thnx

[Esteban]

Yes, very easy to install. I didn't even jack the car up. I laid on my back, head-first under rear of the car, & pulled the hitch up onto my chest. Lifted one side up & got a bolt started by hand, then did the same on the other side. There are 4 large bolts & washers. Make sure washers have the raised side under the bolt heads. I used a ratchet , socket, & about a 6" extension. The bolts need to be torqued down hard, but I didn't use a torque wrench. I recheck after every time hauling. I have an inexpensive bike rack , not from Toyota, that hauls 2 bikes, & folds down where I can access rear hatch. It fits into the 1 1/4" receiver, & also has an adapter for 2 receivers. Works well.