Trailer Hitch?

[Lunker]

Looking to have a trailer hitch attached to my car this spring if I can find a trailer for my boat. Was wondering since I'm sure about 90% of fmers have them on, how much it costs to get one and get it attached? Thanks

[nitromonkey]

ive been calling around for my crown vic and uhaul was about the cheapest 174.00 installed i work in a part store and the average price there is 138.00 minnesota hitch quoted me 230. something thats for a class 2.5 rated 3500lbs

hope this help

[Lunker]

So do those prices cover the hitch and installation, or just the installation? Thanks

[nitromonkey]

yes uhaul was 174.00 installed 38 extra for wiring

mn hitch was 230 or so installed

the 138.00 at part store is hitch only no install

[Cottco]

Something worth checking out is RIGID HITCH - Burnsville, MN.

Excellent company - more variety than Uhaul and others can provide - plus they sell (from stock) exact models to fit exact vehicles - including wiring kits, accessory items and 40 plus years experience - would be worth your while to call them.

A common oversight is gauging the hitch to the vehicle - look around - you'll see people hauling 12,000 lbs. on hitches designed (and certified) for 5,000 lbs. or less.

If you have one installed - be sure to understand the max load you might carry and install an appropriate CERTIFIED hitch for that vehicle.

Just my two-cents - but I have seen many a hitch fail due to less than common sense installations. Also - if you do it cheap, shame on you.