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Trailer Hitch Installation
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:17 pm
With oil prices up, I’ve decided it is time for the mandatory accessory every OT Baller must have but . . .
No trailer hitch.
Who can put one on? Any shops you recommend?
No trailer hitch.
Who can put one on? Any shops you recommend?
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Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:18 pm to JudgeHolden
Terrible time to make this decision. There's been a big hitch hike in prices lately.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:25 pm to LegendInMyMind
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Terrible time to make this decision. There's been a big hitch hike in prices lately.
I cleaned up on the GUSH ETF, so I am feeling flush.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:28 pm to LegendInMyMind
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There's been a big hitch hike in prices lately.
So, no different than literally everything else?
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:33 pm to JudgeHolden
Installation shop would depend on your location.
Whereabouts are you?
If your vehicle is something standard/“regular”, the local U-Haul can do it.
Whereabouts are you?
If your vehicle is something standard/“regular”, the local U-Haul can do it.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:37 pm to JudgeHolden
If you have to ask, you’re not ready for a trailer hitch
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:39 pm to JudgeHolden
Most vehicles not that bad to do it yourself and save $150-300.
Certainly call on friend with a lift to make life easier.
Found the time estimates on etrailer to be pretty accurate.
Don’t let Uhaul touch vehicle.
Certainly call on friend with a lift to make life easier.
Found the time estimates on etrailer to be pretty accurate.
Don’t let Uhaul touch vehicle.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:43 pm to RealDawg
Baton Rouge Area - Pro Pull / Central Hitch. They also have a shop on S Airline Hwy near Woman’s Hospital.
Central Hitch
Central Hitch
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:48 pm to JudgeHolden
Do not go to uhaul.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:49 pm to Contender54
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the local U-Haul can do it.
I repeat, don't do it.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 12:49 pm to JudgeHolden
People actually buy vehicles without a hitch already on it?
Lesbian?
Lesbian?
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:03 pm to JudgeHolden
Have your wife remove the chrome off of the hitch before installing. She's quite good. 
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:04 pm to RealDawg
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Most vehicles not that bad to do it yourself and save $150-300.
Im sure I could figure it out, but $150 seems like a low price to pay to have more assurance a couple thousand pound trailer doesn't smash into the back of my truck
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:05 pm to JudgeHolden
I recommend the trailer hitch shop.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:17 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
It’s worth the money to pay if you have a BMW or similar or simply not handy. Absurd how many SUV/Trucks make it hard af to install.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:25 pm to RealDawg
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It’s worth the money to pay if you have a BMW or similar or simply not handy
I put one on my wife's x5, most difficult part was undoing the bumper clips which aren't visible so I had to reach underneath and figure out how to detach them, took me a while to figure it out without breaking them.
other than that it wasn't too hard, but I have done a good bit of car repair stuff on my own, so a novice might not want to try it.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:26 pm to JudgeHolden
Contact Mike Gerald's in Baton Rouge. They do excellent work and have been in business for 40+ years. They can take care of any hitch install, trailers, custom trailers, parts, repairs.....everything. 
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:27 pm to JudgeHolden
Pretty easy 2 man job if you can get under the vehicle.
That said, don’t bother putting one on a Rav4 because that thing could barely haul a bike rack.
That said, don’t bother putting one on a Rav4 because that thing could barely haul a bike rack.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:28 pm to JudgeHolden
Buy hitch off of Amazon made for your vehicle. Watch YouTube video.
Really easy. Usually just 4-6 bolts.
Really easy. Usually just 4-6 bolts.
Posted on 8/2/22 at 1:33 pm to RealDawg
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It’s worth the money to pay if you have a BMW or similar or simply not handy. Absurd how many SUV/Trucks make it hard af to install.
True dat.
When I first got a boat, I had a 2002 Xterra; bought the hitch receiver frame online, and it fit easily and perfectly to the Xterra frame into pre-drilled holes with four bolts. The wiring harness plug was already there in back to plug an extension onto. Easy-peasy lemon squeezee and cheap.
Next two SUVS already had receiver and wiring installed. Even easier.
My last SUV got totaled right before Hurricane Ida; I bought a new SUV that didn't come with the factory hitch receiver. Had a great deal on the purchase-- actually paid less than MSRP, so I took it as is.
Looked underneath in back and there was no wiring in place, and the way the bumper was set up, I could see it would not be an easy job. I paid to have it installed (UHaul) and the installation and wiring was done well, quickly and with no problems for about $150.
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