I finally bought a tow bar

[EVer Hopeful]

I actually got it from a thrift store, with a ball and a pin for about $5

I took the cover off (nice warm day so nothing broke) and offered it up. It fitted perfectly, but I have to say if you grab hold of it and push/pull it back and forth, there's a little play in it. I guess when driving there's a fair amount of clunking to put up with

Doh! I meant tow hitch not tow bar

 

[glide]

I actually got it from a thrift store, with a ball and a pin for about $5

I took the cover off (nice warm day so nothing broke) and offered it up. It fitted perfectly, but I have to say if you grab hold of it and push/pull it back and forth, there's a little play in it. I guess when driving there's a fair amount of clunking to put up with

Doh! I meant tow hitch not tow bar

Probably not a good idea to attach a $5 hitch to a $60K vehicle. Especially if there is a lot of play when inserted into the receiver.

A new hitch with ball is what, $30-40? Don’t mess around with towing components.

 

[The Lads]

look for an "anti rattle hitch clamp" , most are $20 or so, and do help.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

Probably not a good idea to attach a $5 hitch to a $60K vehicle

Your words of caution are well received

but . . .

it's this one ($26.88 from Walmart apparently)

 

[EVer Hopeful]

Oh bugger !

I found the thread I read ages ago and it says I'm ok for the 8.5" max length, but this has a 2" drop and no drop is allowed. Maybe I can turn it upside down and stay within the 0.75" max rise limit ... or just stick it on craigslist

 

[glide]

Oh bugger !

I found the thread I read ages ago and it says I'm ok for the 8.5" max length, but this has a 2" drop and no drop is allowed. Maybe I can turn it upside down and stay within the 0.75" max rise limit ... or just stick it on craigslist

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Yes - you need to flip the hitch upside down and reinstall the ball mount.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

...or just stick it on craigslist

I got the tow hitch when I ordered because I'm always going to Home Depot to get stuff and I figured I could maybe rent a trailer if necessary so the inside of the vehicle didn't get torn up

I can see me not ever using it though