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Old 07-02-2007, 08:45 AM   #1
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Trailor hitch installers

I have a Jeep Compass and the dealership wants to charge me $515 for a hitch! Outrageous. Anyone know of where to get a less expensive hitch on the South SHore?



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Old 07-02-2007, 08:56 AM   #2
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any uhaul places, should be $200-$300
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Old 07-02-2007, 08:58 AM   #3
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Do it yourself...

http://www.etrailer.com/

http://www.hitch-web.com/
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Old 07-02-2007, 05:22 PM   #4
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I second that. Huge savings.
The trailer hitch threaded holes on the jeep may need to be rethreaded to clear the threads of rust & grud.
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Old 07-02-2007, 08:59 AM   #5
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Drinkwater trailer. I've dealt with them in the past, pretty fair pricing, better than the dealer at least.
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:14 AM   #6
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U-haul They did my Wrangler for both the back and the front for the basket. Good job on all fronts and cheap in comparison. Does that 515.00 include foreplay and breakfast?



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Old 07-02-2007, 10:25 AM   #7
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I second or third uhaul, at least buy the hitch there. if you're a do it yourselfer, they are very simple.
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Old 07-02-2007, 11:00 AM   #8
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Looks ridiculously simple to install, even I could handle 4 bolts to the frame. Thanks everyone!



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Old 07-02-2007, 11:28 AM   #9
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the hard part is the wiring. It is not really that hard, but it is harder than 4 bolts.

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