Re: Hitch?
 

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?

I installed a Hidden Hitch 2" receiver on my '99. From a web vendor it
was less than $150, shipped, including wiring and a drawbar insert. It
attached with (6) bolts that were easily threaded through the box frame
using the leaders included in the hitch box. The wiring consisted of
disconnecting a plug in the wheel well, inserting a "y", and reconnecting.

I *think* the vendor was Hitches4Less.com.

The whole deal took us less than an hour, and that included sips of our
beers. <G> A second person is very handy to help hold the hitch in
place while the first two bolts go through.

I've put the same brand hitches on (2) Subaru Outbacks, a Caravan, a
Nissan truck, and on the front of my TJ. All were equally brainless
installations. For peace of mind, I towed something a short distance
and rechecked the bolts.

Barry

Re: Hitch?
 

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?

I installed a Hidden Hitch 2" receiver on my '99. From a web vendor it
was less than $150, shipped, including wiring and a drawbar insert. It
attached with (6) bolts that were easily threaded through the box frame
using the leaders included in the hitch box. The wiring consisted of
disconnecting a plug in the wheel well, inserting a "y", and reconnecting.

I *think* the vendor was Hitches4Less.com.

The whole deal took us less than an hour, and that included sips of our
beers. <G> A second person is very handy to help hold the hitch in
place while the first two bolts go through.

I've put the same brand hitches on (2) Subaru Outbacks, a Caravan, a
Nissan truck, and on the front of my TJ. All were equally brainless
installations. For peace of mind, I towed something a short distance
and rechecked the bolts.

Barry

Re: Hitch?
 

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?

I installed a Hidden Hitch 2" receiver on my '99. From a web vendor it
was less than $150, shipped, including wiring and a drawbar insert. It
attached with (6) bolts that were easily threaded through the box frame
using the leaders included in the hitch box. The wiring consisted of
disconnecting a plug in the wheel well, inserting a "y", and reconnecting.

I *think* the vendor was Hitches4Less.com.

The whole deal took us less than an hour, and that included sips of our
beers. <G> A second person is very handy to help hold the hitch in
place while the first two bolts go through.

I've put the same brand hitches on (2) Subaru Outbacks, a Caravan, a
Nissan truck, and on the front of my TJ. All were equally brainless
installations. For peace of mind, I towed something a short distance
and rechecked the bolts.

Barry

Re: Hitch?
 

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?

I installed a Hidden Hitch 2" receiver on my '99. From a web vendor it
was less than $150, shipped, including wiring and a drawbar insert. It
attached with (6) bolts that were easily threaded through the box frame
using the leaders included in the hitch box. The wiring consisted of
disconnecting a plug in the wheel well, inserting a "y", and reconnecting.

I *think* the vendor was Hitches4Less.com.

The whole deal took us less than an hour, and that included sips of our
beers. <G> A second person is very handy to help hold the hitch in
place while the first two bolts go through.

I've put the same brand hitches on (2) Subaru Outbacks, a Caravan, a
Nissan truck, and on the front of my TJ. All were equally brainless
installations. For peace of mind, I towed something a short distance
and rechecked the bolts.

Barry

Hitch?
 

I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
choosing and what brands are recommended?

Thanx,
Bob

Re: Hitch?
 

Get a 2" receiver hitch. Your TJ doesn't need the load capacity usually
found in that size hitch but there are all sorts of nice acessories that
plug right in: bike rack, tow hook, platform rack, etc.

The aftermarket bumpers often have the 2" reciever integrated in for not
much more than the price of a decent hitch.

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob

Re: Hitch?
 

Get a 2" receiver hitch. Your TJ doesn't need the load capacity usually
found in that size hitch but there are all sorts of nice acessories that
plug right in: bike rack, tow hook, platform rack, etc.

The aftermarket bumpers often have the 2" reciever integrated in for not
much more than the price of a decent hitch.

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob

Re: Hitch?
 

Get a 2" receiver hitch. Your TJ doesn't need the load capacity usually
found in that size hitch but there are all sorts of nice acessories that
plug right in: bike rack, tow hook, platform rack, etc.

The aftermarket bumpers often have the 2" reciever integrated in for not
much more than the price of a decent hitch.

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob

Re: Hitch?
 

Get a 2" receiver hitch. Your TJ doesn't need the load capacity usually
found in that size hitch but there are all sorts of nice acessories that
plug right in: bike rack, tow hook, platform rack, etc.

The aftermarket bumpers often have the 2" reciever integrated in for not
much more than the price of a decent hitch.

Bob wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
> home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
> choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
> Thanx,
> Bob

Re: Hitch?
 

On 3 May 2005 06:59:05 -0500, Bob <rljames@hotmail.com> wrote:

>I'm thinking of adding a hitch to my 2001 Wrangler for occasional light
>home project and recreational use. What do I need to know before
>choosing and what brands are recommended?
>
>Thanx,
>Bob

Remember that the Wrangler has a pretty light towing capacity, not
because of engine/transmission but due to the short wheelbase. If you
try to tow something too heavy you may wind up having the "tail wag
the dog" as it were (that which you are towing may start shoving your
jeep around... really bad/possibly fatal on downhill curves).

If you are going to stay within the capabilities of a Wrangler you
won't need more than a class II hitch.

Your local U-Haul sells hitches (and most will also install), also
places like this http://tinyurl.com/exqrd


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