Tow Hitch Installation
#1
Tow Hitch Installation
Has anyone done a tow hitch installation on your HHR? Was it difficult? I would like to pull a small trailer but I am finding it difficult to find someone that will install the hitch. Chuck
#4
Thanks Oldblue. The video pretty much showed me everything I need to know. It's just about impossible for me to get under the car with my back problems, but at least I will know what to ask and look for IF I can find someone to install it for me. Much appreciated. Chuck
#6
Only one place near us that does hitches and after I ask for a quote, they won't call me back or respond. I will have to travel at least an hour away to find someone to do this for me. Living in the country is nice until... Chuck
#9
The SS is explicitly not designed for towing. The others are conditional; standard transmission is no tow, auto is based on weights etc. I can see where a shop would be confused.
The HHR is 1/2 ton truck, that means it can haul a maximum of 1,000 lb. including driver and passengers and fuel and cargo.
See your Owner Manual for specifics, there is a whole section devoted to being towed and towing a trailer.
The HHR is 1/2 ton truck, that means it can haul a maximum of 1,000 lb. including driver and passengers and fuel and cargo.
See your Owner Manual for specifics, there is a whole section devoted to being towed and towing a trailer.
#10
Per the owners manuals that no one reads, GM sez no tow for all HHR SS, and all HHR manual transmissions.
From what I gather, owners ignore that with impunity all the time.
The SS bumper cover interferes with the hitches I've seen. It will bend out of the way. Cutting a small notch looks better but of course is less reversible.
Installation should be child's play for any muffler or chassis shop. 1/2 hour maybe. And, no, they won't check with GM for approval before they do it.
The wiring you can do yourself.
From what I gather, owners ignore that with impunity all the time.
The SS bumper cover interferes with the hitches I've seen. It will bend out of the way. Cutting a small notch looks better but of course is less reversible.
Installation should be child's play for any muffler or chassis shop. 1/2 hour maybe. And, no, they won't check with GM for approval before they do it.
The wiring you can do yourself.
Last edited by PulpFriction; 04-24-2024 at 12:28 PM.