Re: Trailer hitch

[Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>]

Thanks to all who replied, and to Ben for the installation pointers.
I ordered a DaLan today, arrives Friday. Then I'll break out the new Dremel and
have at it...
Gettin' hitched!
Shaun Folkerts
fiatlancia@earthlink.net



Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN) wrote:

> DALAN Hitches via website "Hitch-web.com".
>
> Only Class 1 hitch (rating just shy of Class 2 hitch) was available.
> Should suffice for the need.
>
> Hitch #DA257202 was available for 5000 CSQT - should fit your 200.
>
> Was around $225 delivered.  Dont skimp on cost, were talking major saftey
> issues if you get anything inferior.
>
> Needed to cut off towing bracket on right bumper rail.
>
> Fitment Good - has slight interference, not all the time, with the rear
> muffler.  Make sure you measure everything twice and fit check repetitively
> and then some before drilling.
>
> You'll have to cut the bracket off before fit check so go ahead and bite the
> bullet - I used a Saws-all and Dremel tool and took several hours getting
> this off - be careful, the battery vent tube is right there, watch for
> sparks/block it off during install.
>
> Rust paint cut/drilled metal prior to bolting up hitch.
>
> I don't think there is a better design available for installation and
> strength - from what I can tell the capacity of this hitch is under-rated
> (probably a legal thing).
>
> Regards,
>
> Ben Swann
> Dos Quattros
> ************************************************
> Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:29:50 -0500
> From: Shaun Folkerts <fiatlancia@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Trailer hitch needed ASAP (89QW)
>
> <snip>
>
> I would also appreciate any BTDT's as to where you purchased, how much
> was paid, which brand fits/looks best, and any tips for mounting.
>
> Thanks much in advance.
>
> Shaun Folkerts
> '89 200QW; towing capacity currently 0lbs/0lbs