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lteton2 08-11-2008 09:10 PM

Trailer Hitch
 
I was wondering if anyone has a hitch on their SS.
I'm aware that GM say's no trailer towing behind SSs (or for that matter 5 speeds ) but I have a hitch mounted bike carrier.
It would however be interesting to know why no trailer towing. You would think a small lightweight trailer would be no problem.

jerSSey HHR 08-12-2008 07:45 AM

You would have to notch out a significant portion of the rear lower fascia to install a trailer hitch. I can only imagine that would not look very attractive.

rommer 08-12-2008 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by jerSSey HHR (Post 301515)
You would have to notch out a significant portion of the rear lower fascia to install a trailer hitch. I can only imagine that would not look very attractive.

Sorry, very wrong!

http://www.wake-n-waves.com/gallery/d/3645-2/00007.jpg


No notching required at all. It does press up a bit on the lower fascia but not noticeable unless you are lying on the ground.

JonyyB 08-12-2008 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by ltetons@gmail.com (Post 301356)
I was wondering if anyone has a hitch on their SS.
I'm aware that GM say's no trailer towing behind SSs (or for that matter 5 speeds ) but I have a hitch mounted bike carrier.
It would however be interesting to know why no trailer towing. You would think a small lightweight trailer would be no problem.

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Gone Blue 08-12-2008 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by rommer (Post 301530)
Sorry, very wrong!

No notching required at all. It does press up a bit on the lower fascia but not noticeable unless you are lying on the ground.

Cool Rommer, do you have a picture of your car from a little further back with the hitch on? And what brand and model number hitch is that? Thanks, G.B.

Canuck 08-12-2008 12:50 PM

Very nice, I thought I'd have to do a hidden hitch thing with a square cut-out in the rear shroud. Agree a picture from a lower view would be great.

lteton2 08-12-2008 02:33 PM

Hi Rommer
Thanks to you and everyone else for the replys.
Could you tell me what hitch you used?
I've seen listings from four different hitch companies, and they could be just a touch different.

jerSSey HHR 08-12-2008 03:46 PM

Great find. What weight is the hitch rated at?

savello 08-12-2008 06:56 PM

Quick question. Would GM void the warranty if they see you have a hitch on the SS because it says in the brochure that the SS is not rated for towing ???
I know they cant void your warranty "just" for having that but if you did have a trans, suspension, or any other drivetrain problem i think they would blame it on towing.

Canuck 08-12-2008 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by savello (Post 301774)
Quick question. Would GM void the warranty if they see you have a hitch on the SS because it says in the brochure that the SS is not rated for towing ???
I know they cant void your warranty "just" for having that but if you did have a trans, suspension, or any other drivetrain problem i think they would blame it on towing.

My usage is similar to the original post - as a bike carrier - not for towing a trailer. I think they would have a very difficult time voiding the warranty for any of the drive train with that usage or simply because they was a hitch installed, without evidence of any miss-use (i.e. towing of a trailer).


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