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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Mini Trailer Hitch

I am VERY interested in purchasing the hideaway trailer hitch rather soon, as I'm trying to get some serious mountain biking in before the season is over!

Installation LOOKS like it's a breeze, but is it actually? The part I am most worried about is realigning the bumper when it is time to reattach it. Is that an issue at all? Also, are the plastic snaps that hold the bumper on easy to break?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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bump! I'd like to get one soon and need an answer please! (No more bumps after this, I promise.)
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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You might try doing a search on the Interior and Exterior Mods area.
I have a trailer hitch on El Kabong, but I had it installed when I had the rear sway put on so I can't help with install questions, sorry.
Annette
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Although I have not installed the actual hitch before (I am planning on it in the future)...I have removed my old bumper cover, and installed the aero bumper. Is that what you are wondering about? If so, there really is not much to worry about. Although it is a little bit of a pain to get all the holes to line up properly, overall it is a pretty simple task!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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Why not get the roof mount for the bikes? I would think that if you put them on the back that the balance of the car might be shifted to the rear.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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You can haul stuff besides the bikes in a trailer!! We plan to get a trailer hitch next year in time to buy a new mini trailer in LY to match my baby. They really look awesome. I saw one on I-44 a couple of months ago and it looked so cute.
 
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