Best hitch for '01 XJ?
I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the
accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most popular size. Any brands you guys would recommend based on experience with installation and use? Any to avoid? TIA, -Matt- "..." |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
"matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:qj9ne.11121$XA6.4554@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. . > I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the > accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than > for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a > small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a > class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most > popular size. I deg to biffer... I see way more 2" receivers. Unless you have a standard transmission I think the big one is the way to go. Check your rear diff... if it's the 8.25, and you're driving an automatic, you're almost there, as far as full ClassV tow package. Those cool rear trays don't look like they work well with the small receiver.... maybe I'm wrong. > Any brands you guys would recommend based on > experience with installation and use? Any to avoid? I bought the Putnam, since it was the cheapest... and boy, is it cheap! The darn receiver rattles... they told me "yeah, we got a load of out-of-spec square tubing... return it to us for a replacement". Guess how much to ship a big piece of steel like that? I don't even want to know... I don't pull trailers often enough to worry about it too much. Just annoying... Reese is a much better brand, and more expensive too. The fit to the (unibody) frame was great, but the finish on the Putnam was pitiful... ever seen powder coat over weld splatter? And the safety chain holes... look like something I would do with my cutting torch in my garage. That said, I'd go with the 5000 pound 2 inch one... is that Class V? Your vehicle will do that, in a pinch... you're supposed to use synthetic 140wt in the rear diff and add a transmission cooler, all good stuff (and all stuff I did). I wouldn't even bother with the smaller hitch unless you have a manual transmission, or maybe not even then... those rear trays look useful, even though you can't open the rear door with one full of stuff. I was able to bolt mine on, no problems with fit... it cost a little over $100 for the hitch. You have to get the wiring kit... get the one that plugs into the jack dangling inside the rear area side panel, near the gas filler neck. Take the little black brick, cable tie it to the internal brace back there and run the wires out one of the body plugs, silicone around the slit you cut in the plug and you're done. __ Steve .. |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
"matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:qj9ne.11121$XA6.4554@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. . > I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the > accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than > for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a > small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a > class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most > popular size. I deg to biffer... I see way more 2" receivers. Unless you have a standard transmission I think the big one is the way to go. Check your rear diff... if it's the 8.25, and you're driving an automatic, you're almost there, as far as full ClassV tow package. Those cool rear trays don't look like they work well with the small receiver.... maybe I'm wrong. > Any brands you guys would recommend based on > experience with installation and use? Any to avoid? I bought the Putnam, since it was the cheapest... and boy, is it cheap! The darn receiver rattles... they told me "yeah, we got a load of out-of-spec square tubing... return it to us for a replacement". Guess how much to ship a big piece of steel like that? I don't even want to know... I don't pull trailers often enough to worry about it too much. Just annoying... Reese is a much better brand, and more expensive too. The fit to the (unibody) frame was great, but the finish on the Putnam was pitiful... ever seen powder coat over weld splatter? And the safety chain holes... look like something I would do with my cutting torch in my garage. That said, I'd go with the 5000 pound 2 inch one... is that Class V? Your vehicle will do that, in a pinch... you're supposed to use synthetic 140wt in the rear diff and add a transmission cooler, all good stuff (and all stuff I did). I wouldn't even bother with the smaller hitch unless you have a manual transmission, or maybe not even then... those rear trays look useful, even though you can't open the rear door with one full of stuff. I was able to bolt mine on, no problems with fit... it cost a little over $100 for the hitch. You have to get the wiring kit... get the one that plugs into the jack dangling inside the rear area side panel, near the gas filler neck. Take the little black brick, cable tie it to the internal brace back there and run the wires out one of the body plugs, silicone around the slit you cut in the plug and you're done. __ Steve .. |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
"matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:qj9ne.11121$XA6.4554@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. . > I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the > accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than > for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a > small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a > class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most > popular size. I deg to biffer... I see way more 2" receivers. Unless you have a standard transmission I think the big one is the way to go. Check your rear diff... if it's the 8.25, and you're driving an automatic, you're almost there, as far as full ClassV tow package. Those cool rear trays don't look like they work well with the small receiver.... maybe I'm wrong. > Any brands you guys would recommend based on > experience with installation and use? Any to avoid? I bought the Putnam, since it was the cheapest... and boy, is it cheap! The darn receiver rattles... they told me "yeah, we got a load of out-of-spec square tubing... return it to us for a replacement". Guess how much to ship a big piece of steel like that? I don't even want to know... I don't pull trailers often enough to worry about it too much. Just annoying... Reese is a much better brand, and more expensive too. The fit to the (unibody) frame was great, but the finish on the Putnam was pitiful... ever seen powder coat over weld splatter? And the safety chain holes... look like something I would do with my cutting torch in my garage. That said, I'd go with the 5000 pound 2 inch one... is that Class V? Your vehicle will do that, in a pinch... you're supposed to use synthetic 140wt in the rear diff and add a transmission cooler, all good stuff (and all stuff I did). I wouldn't even bother with the smaller hitch unless you have a manual transmission, or maybe not even then... those rear trays look useful, even though you can't open the rear door with one full of stuff. I was able to bolt mine on, no problems with fit... it cost a little over $100 for the hitch. You have to get the wiring kit... get the one that plugs into the jack dangling inside the rear area side panel, near the gas filler neck. Take the little black brick, cable tie it to the internal brace back there and run the wires out one of the body plugs, silicone around the slit you cut in the plug and you're done. __ Steve .. |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
"matt borland" <mborland@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:qj9ne.11121$XA6.4554@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com.. . > I want to add a hitch to my '01 XJ, more for the > accessories I can add that utilize the receiver than > for actual towing. At most I may end up towing a > small trailer for my motorcycle. Still I figured a > class 3 would be the way to go since it's the most > popular size. I deg to biffer... I see way more 2" receivers. Unless you have a standard transmission I think the big one is the way to go. Check your rear diff... if it's the 8.25, and you're driving an automatic, you're almost there, as far as full ClassV tow package. Those cool rear trays don't look like they work well with the small receiver.... maybe I'm wrong. > Any brands you guys would recommend based on > experience with installation and use? Any to avoid? I bought the Putnam, since it was the cheapest... and boy, is it cheap! The darn receiver rattles... they told me "yeah, we got a load of out-of-spec square tubing... return it to us for a replacement". Guess how much to ship a big piece of steel like that? I don't even want to know... I don't pull trailers often enough to worry about it too much. Just annoying... Reese is a much better brand, and more expensive too. The fit to the (unibody) frame was great, but the finish on the Putnam was pitiful... ever seen powder coat over weld splatter? And the safety chain holes... look like something I would do with my cutting torch in my garage. That said, I'd go with the 5000 pound 2 inch one... is that Class V? Your vehicle will do that, in a pinch... you're supposed to use synthetic 140wt in the rear diff and add a transmission cooler, all good stuff (and all stuff I did). I wouldn't even bother with the smaller hitch unless you have a manual transmission, or maybe not even then... those rear trays look useful, even though you can't open the rear door with one full of stuff. I was able to bolt mine on, no problems with fit... it cost a little over $100 for the hitch. You have to get the wiring kit... get the one that plugs into the jack dangling inside the rear area side panel, near the gas filler neck. Take the little black brick, cable tie it to the internal brace back there and run the wires out one of the body plugs, silicone around the slit you cut in the plug and you're done. __ Steve .. |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
I was under the impression that the class 3 hitch did have a 2" receiver.
Am I wrong? He may have class 5 mechanicals, but I don't believe the manual recomends towing that much.....could be wrong though.....been there before -- Robb Message posted via http://www.carkb.com |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
I was under the impression that the class 3 hitch did have a 2" receiver.
Am I wrong? He may have class 5 mechanicals, but I don't believe the manual recomends towing that much.....could be wrong though.....been there before -- Robb Message posted via http://www.carkb.com |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
I was under the impression that the class 3 hitch did have a 2" receiver.
Am I wrong? He may have class 5 mechanicals, but I don't believe the manual recomends towing that much.....could be wrong though.....been there before -- Robb Message posted via http://www.carkb.com |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
I was under the impression that the class 3 hitch did have a 2" receiver.
Am I wrong? He may have class 5 mechanicals, but I don't believe the manual recomends towing that much.....could be wrong though.....been there before -- Robb Message posted via http://www.carkb.com |
Re: Best hitch for '01 XJ?
"Robb S via CarKB.com" <forum@CarKB.com> wrote in message news:2e74936a181546569d0901e76f30c47c@CarKB.com... > I was under the impression that the class 3 hitch did have a 2" receiver. > Am I wrong? He may have class 5 mechanicals, but I don't believe the > manual recomends towing that much.....could be wrong though.....been there > before yeah... my bad. ClassIII is #5000 weight-distributing, #3000 normal. I have a ClassIII hitch... that's as big as the manual says to go... *with* tow package mods. __ Steve .. |
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