Stealth Hitch - nits and picks

[larrykoch100]

Picks: solidly built
Nits: The location to attach safety chains for a trailer are very difficult to attach. They are located on the hitch underneath the auto. You need to get down on your knees and look under the auto to attach. In addition because they are further from a normal trailer you almost certainly have to lengthen your current chains because they wont reach. Using straps to cinch down a bicycle rubs against the fender and are hard to cinch down. I started looking at other hitches and found 100% they are visible as you stand behind the auto.

 

[LuPapa]

What kind of trailer are you hauling with your 3?

It makes sense that the chains would be kind of hard to attach with the hitch hidden that far under the car. But for I frequent use that seems like a decent trade off.

 

[Watts_Up]

Witch owing Hitch are you using?

Could you show some pics?

 

[e-FTW]

Using straps to cinch down a bicycle rubs against the fender

I would like to understand this better. Is this specific to the Stealth Hitch or a specific bike rack?

 

[ecarfan]

Nits: The location to attach safety chains for a trailer are very difficult to attach. They are located on the hitch underneath the auto. You need to get down on your knees and look under the auto to attach. In addition because they are further from a normal trailer you almost certainly have to lengthen your current chains because they wont reach.

The Model X factory hitch has the same issue. So I added a link that is permanently attached on each side of the hitch to make it easier to attach the safety chains.

 

[HeatproofGenie]

My Torklift has been great but I only use it for carrying bikes.

 

[Ryefry]

Noticed Curt has a hitch option now. Much cheaper than the others ($250 on autoanything) but it isn't hidden. I prefer the 1 1/4" size as well.

 

[TKOGUY]

That's a great price for a hitch. On my bucket list now.

 

[larrykoch100]

ecarfan: nice solution. I may adapt that.

 

[larrykoch100]

 

[larrykoch100]

Stealth gives you two hitches. I think the one I use is acceptable cosmetically. I am going to have two tow chains brackets welded on the sides of the smaller hitch so I can better cinch down my bike. Not sure how to delete redundant image.