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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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2005 "S" trailer hitch

I want to buy and install a hitch on my 2005 "S" I prefer the look of the receiver install that comes out the center back (where the oval plastic cover is) over the type that has the two tubes. Anyone out there have any do's & don'ts? thanks, SKIP
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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I have the Mini Fini brand with the two holes you might be describing. Sport link I think they call it. I am very happy with it, I use it for a hitch mounted bike rack.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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I've got the MiniDoMore hitch, and aside from how difficult it is to install/remove the retainer pin for the tow bar, it is awesome. No drilling, cutting, etc...Just pop out the plastic filler (or backup light/fog light), slide in the bar, and you're off. Took me about an hour to install it, too. Only issue I had was that standard hitch bars hit the bumper, so I bought a "Euro style" bar (just search eBay). I'd absolutely buy it again if I had to!
 
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