re: Trailer Hitch Installation

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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.

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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.