ilario Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hi gang: I'm going to be need a new hitch... I'm in Vaughan (yes, hometown of Bass Pro). Any recommendations on decent hitches? It will be installed onto a 4 cyl car (Toyota)... I've heard of Hidden Hitch (i think I had that on my Pathfinder a few years ago??). Any dealerships in this area - I'm willing to drive a bit... Anyhow, a friend will be installing it so I just need to buy it. I hear CTC/Wal Mart sell them but I went to see and I didn't find any on the shelves...and trying to find someone there to help you can be challenging. Does Bass Pro sell them? Thanks in advance.... PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I found the best price for my Cherokee at u-haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hitch city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hitch city Uhaul etc pretty much any larger shop in the yellow pages can sell it to you. A personal experience I had a friend who had his hitch installed by a buddy, who knoew what he was doing ??? Long story short, the hitch came off the boat flipped and so did his car. A decent hitch wont run more then 4 bills personal opinion here but its a small price to pay. Welcome to boating and remember boating means B>O>A>T or bring out another thousand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hitch city Uhaul etc pretty much any larger shop in the yellow pages can sell it to you. A personal experience I had a friend who had his hitch installed by a buddy, who knoew what he was doing ??? Long story short, the hitch came off the boat flipped and so did his car. A decent hitch wont run more then 4 bills personal opinion here but its a small price to pay. Welcome to boating and remember boating means B>O>A>T or bring out another thousand he's got crazy glue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Axela Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Got my hitch for a 2001 Ford Windstar done at FX Auto (www.fxauto.com). Wayne Terranova, the owner was very helpful. I also got my Mazda3 tinted there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Welcome to boating and remember boating means B>O>A>T or bring out another thousand Yep...only one thing is more expensive than airplanes and that's watercraft. Just drop by any marina on the Georgian Bay waterfront to find out just how expensive. Robert...I get all my hitches done at the local windshield replacement/truck "dress up" center (Huronia Auto Glass). About as cheap as it gets up here in Midland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilkynan Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Call Hidden Hitch in Huntsville - sometimes they even forget to send the bill!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I just got my reese trailer hitch from canadian tire about 2 weeks ago. I think there on sale this week 15% off. Total cost for the hitch, ball and wiring was around $220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I just got my reese trailer hitch from canadian tire about 2 weeks ago. I think there on sale this week 15% off. Total cost for the hitch, ball and wiring was around $220. that's funny, CTC didn't have any when i went... i'll check again - which one did u go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lundboy Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 (edited) Yep here's a place close to you.... King City Trailers Limited 1161 King Rd King City , ON L7B 1K5 (905) 773 4260 It's not that much more to have them install it and you know it will be done right. (Call and make an appointment so that you don't go there and find they are all booked for the day.) If you want to install it yourself, just tell them the make and model/year they can match up the right hitch and see if its in stock. Always have had great service from these guys. They have installed hitches on my last 4 vehicles. (you only need a class 1 hitch on a small car, since it won't pull or stop much over 900lbs...) Edited June 2, 2007 by lundboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Yep here's a place close to you.... King City Trailers Limited 1161 King Rd King City , ON L7B 1K5 (905) 773 4260 It's not that much more to have them install it and you know it will be done right. (Call and make an appointment so that you don't go there and find they are all booked for the day.) If you want to install it yourself, just tell them the make and model/year they can match up the right hitch and see if its in stock. Always have had great service from these guys. They have installed hitches on my last 4 vehicles. (you only need a class 1 hitch on a small car, since it won't pull or stop much over 900lbs...) thanks! i atually called these guys this morning... they were booked solid for the day and will ahve to order the parts.. I will certainly consider them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hitch city Uhaul etc pretty much any larger shop in the yellow pages can sell it to you. A personal experience I had a friend who had his hitch installed by a buddy, who knoew what he was doing ??? Long story short, the hitch came off the boat flipped and so did his car. A decent hitch wont run more then 4 bills personal opinion here but its a small price to pay. Welcome to boating and remember boating means B>O>A>T or bring out another thousand he's also a millwright with 17 years experience!! ...i think he can do it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 make: model: year: how heavy are you gonna tow? answer these questions, and i'll get you a $$ and a part# various brands. trust me I sell parts for a living. Muskieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 2004 Toyota Corolla re: trailer hitch the only hitches available for your model are class 1 hitches REESE # 77036 @ 149.99 DRAW TITE # 24723 @ 145.99 **** 15 in stock @ KEYSTONE PUTNAM # 55191 @ 159.99 HIDDEN HITCH # 60964 @ 169.99 i reccomend finding a location Benson Auto Parts [auto parts Extra] or NAPA or anybody else that sells Keystone products[ it's kinda like a Sears catalogue for guys] they will be able to give you these prices. Draw Tite is available in 2 days from point of order. most retailers will not charge you shipping. please add about 25.00$ for your receiver [flat bar] and your pin and ball. I hope this helped. Muskieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 part# for drawbar from Draw tite is # 3593 //6 5/8 long with a 2 1/8 rise ,pin included for 28.99$ you'll need a ball for around 10.00$. here's the tricky part, imports have a 5 wire set up for brakes and signals so you have to buy a converter. i can not seem to find a direct fit T-Connector for your car so it might cost a little more time for the wiring , this converter converts a 5 wire set up to a 4 wire flat. it is available at any autoparts place for about 15.00$ . and then get some tape heat shrink and a 5 foot roll of trailer wire and go nuts it isn't a hard job it'll just take a little longer i figure it should be a 6 BEER job. good luck Muskieman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilario Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Thankss so much Muskieman... i am going to absorb this info then go over with my friend...We do have a Napa down the road... I will pay them a visit this week... I'll let you know if there's anything else... most people's 6 is my 12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 U-haul has the convertor plugs ready to go about $25.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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