RE:Trailer hitches for 200's

[Dave Michael <michael@leds.enet.qntm.com>]

Brett,

The only trailer hitch that will approximately fit a 200 is the one from 
De'lan. I had it on my last 200qw, and I hated it. First, its really ugly, 
cause the cross bar hangs down below the rear bumper valance. And second, as 
you mentioned, it interferes w/ the exhaust (though you can not tell upon 
installation - its only after the exhaust heats up and expands that it hits), 
and last, its requires many holes to be drilled. I went up to visit del'an in 
Shirley mass, and even their chief engineer told me that it "is not really a 
good fit on the  turbo quattros".

www.stationwagons.com has pictures of this hitch.

For my current tqw I have designed and made a hitch that is completely hidden 
except for the receiver, and requires no drilling. The first pass is not quite 
strong enough, and I have not had time to make the needed modifications. The 
thing cost about $40.00 in material and $60.00 in welding (and about 30 hours 
of design time, trying to figure out how to do it). If you are ever in Mass I 
would be happy to show it too you.

Hope that helps,

dave