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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I got hitched yesterday

I decided not to get all fancy with my HHR, I just going to use it’s utility for the things I love to do most. Camping, Hiking & Mountain biking… Maybe kayaking If I can find a good price on one. Anyway I order it from eBay, it’s a U-haul brand and was only $115 with free shipping Click Here Also install was simple take a look. Install Video Click Here






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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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They didn't have the video when I did mine, but I did get mine from the etrailer.com place. I did have a pic for the wiring in my how to. There is one more hanger in front of the rear axle that helps with more clearance.

And my muffler was not that loose, they must of loosened the manifold bolts..

Yea, I know pick the install apart....
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Was that picture taken at Farmdale (Peoria)? Is the 1 1/4 square tube mounted equal to or below the main bar? In search of an actual hidden hitch for my one day owned.
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirtsurfer
Was that picture taken at Farmdale (Peoria)? Is the 1 1/4 square tube mounted equal to or below the main bar? In search of an actual hidden hitch for my one day owned.
I have not seen any "hidden" hitches. They are all exposed from the rear. I don't think the chassis setup would allow it. Now if you have access to a nice welder and are good with tubing.......

Here is the Hidden Hitch brand.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Was that picture taken at Farmdale (Peoria)?
Saw wee nee (Oswego)

In the spring time I'm going camping out in that Peoria area because they got it going on MTB wise.

Jubilee College State Park
Dirksen Park
Farmdale Park
Comlara Park, near Bloomington. I'll hit this on the way back.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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I have not seen any "hidden" hitches. They are all exposed from the rear. I don't think the chassis setup would allow it.

2nd this. I looked at all the major brands and they all seemed to be the same design. Anyway you can't see it much.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ICUFOS
Saw wee nee (Oswego)

In the spring time I'm going camping out in that Peoria area because they got it going on MTB wise.

Jubilee College State Park
Dirksen Park
Farmdale Park
Comlara Park, near Bloomington. I'll hit this on the way back.
When hitting Peoria, you can't forget Independence Park (aka Marquette Heights). Then theres Kickapoo near Danville. Just adopted my HHR on 11-19, got to prep it for bikes, kayaks, and skis/boards.
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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When hitting Peoria, you can't forget Independence Park (aka Marquette Heights). Then theres Kickapoo near Danville. Just adopted my HHR on 11-19, got to prep it for bikes, kayaks, and skis/boards.
I've been looking into getting a Kayak, what kind you got? Anyway congrats on your new hhr.

Wheres a photo?

Hey, Are you on the CAMBr forum?
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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How does Marquette Heights rank against other trails in the area? I've never been anywhere else, besides Dirksen. Which didn't seem like it was ridden much if we're talking about the same place.

Didn't realize there were people here that rode the same trails as me.
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Same name on the Cambr forum. The HHR will probably be spending the winter in the garage, lot's of parts on the way. If you haven't Kayaked before, you may want to rent one or two before buying. Some places have demo days and free trials. I have two Dagger Blackwaters (10.5, 12.5) I began with and later picked up a Current Design Scirroco (17). If you get anything 16 feet or over, make sure you fill out the IL tax form when you send in the title. As for Peoria, Indepenence Park is my favorite of the five. If you take a look at the map (http://www.pambamtb.org/html/modules...artid=4&page=1, the middle is a fire road. From the parking area, go to the left trail till you get dumped off on the fire road, continue up the fire road till the entrance on the right side. It's mostly DH from there. We did Dirksen once and came to the same conclusion. Jubillee, this year, was covered in poop (horses), but still a good trail. Most of the northern section is double track, the plank trail is where it's at. With Farmdale, stay to the outerside of the park. Some fun stunts here. I haven't been to Colomara as of yet.



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