U-Haul Hitch?

[genki]

Hi everyone!I've been looking for a hitch and have looked through some of the posts here in regards to hitches/bike racks. A friend showed me this hitch last night from U-Haul and I was wondering if anyone has ever installed this hitch.Just wondering if it is good or not.http://store.uhaul.com/hitch_detail.aspx?id=6614 Thanks in advance!Kevin2009 Vibe/1SC

[j42.snyder]

I installed one on my 2009 1SB with no major issues. The only problem I've found is that the tailpipe sits within 1/2" of the hitch - and occasionally will hit - especially when in reverse. To dampen the noise, I cut a piece of an old radiator hose, put it around that portion of the hitch, and tied it in place with a couple of nylon ties. No more noises!As for the hitch itself - it seems very well assembled and made (by Curt if I remember correctly). It's very sturdy. The drawbar I've got seems to make a lot of noise rattling around when towing - but it was one I had from years ago. Maybe a new one from the same manufacturer would be a tighter (and quieter) fit. My boat that I was towing was rather light at the time though (empty) - so maybe more of a load would keep it from moving around so much.Just be careful when backing up to a curb - it's a little low - but any hitch will be the same I would think.It comes with the proper bolts - so all you have to do is put them in and torque them down. It took me far longer to route the wiring than to install the hitch. It's only about a 10 minute job, if you take your time.Hope this helps!John

[Digger]

I got mine here http://www.hiddenhitch.com/

[robb]

Mine is a uhaul branded hitch, you can kind of see it in the picture. I have not used it but the previous owner told me he pulled a small uhaul trailer from michigan to texas with it with no problems.

[vibolista]

I bolted (4 each) a Hidden Hitch on my '08 last week. Very easy. Nothing hits. Not yet anyway. And it is nearly hidden. Don't they make something for a noisy receiver?

[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »I bolted (4 each) a Hidden Hitch on my '08 last week. Very easy. Nothing hits. Not yet anyway. And it is nearly hidden. Don't they make something for a noisy receiver? Noisy reciever? like it's bouncing around inside the hitch pocket? Maybe for 2" hitches, but the 1.25" doesn't get a hack of a lot of backing, being so light duty.. you might find something somewhere.. I had a U-Haul hitch on my old Subaru and LOVED it...!!! I did so many things with that car and hitch.. It hauled EVERYTHING.. I mean everything.. towed numerous vehicles... (they are stronger than they make them out to be.. )I might get another for the new subie..

[vibolista]

Was refering to j45.snyder's comment about 'noisy drawbar'. Should have been more specific, inserting quote or something. I only use my hitch for bike rack duty and have not noticed any noise yet. Maybe if I towed a trailer it would sound off? Would a very slim membrane of some sort to slightly tighten the bar in the receiver? Someone heard of a commercial product for this?