NYCAMPDUDE
Capital Region NY
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Hi all,
I need to install a hitch on the cheap.
Are there other good places other than my local U Haul?
Its for my new to us tow vehicle in my signature.
Thanks All.
Unfortunately we'll miss our first memorial day camp out in 9 years...
On the good side my kids can both march in our town parade
2002 coleman tacoma with 3 way frig & furnace
Will be towed by a 2006 Highlander with tow package, But needs a hitch
Wife & 2 Kiddos Ages 12 & 10 & Daisy (our dog)
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sharker6
fulltime KY, NC, FL, MA, TN
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That's strange having a tow package without a hitch receiver. I would have Toyota install one.
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jerem0621
Sequatchie, TN
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Boneyard, Craigslist, etrailer, eBay
TT: 1995 Layton 2910
Tow Vehicle: 1999 F-350, v10, 2wd, Crew Cab, Dually
Hitch: Draw-Tite Trunnion WD Hitch
Sway Control: Valley dual friction sway control
Brake Control: Tekonsha Voyager
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1995brave
San Antonio, TX
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Local Auto Parts stores or trailer supply store. Don't get a round tube hitch.
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tileman
Florida
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Try here.
www.etrailer.com/hitch-2006_Toyota_Highlander.htm
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camp-n-family
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Ebay if you are able to install it yourself. I've bought a couple of Curt brand hitches for my 4Runneroff for under $150 including shipping. Don't be afraid to install it yourself. They are simple bolt on and can be done with basic tools (wrench or socket set) in under 30 minutes.
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NYCAMPDUDE
Capital Region NY
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I thought it strange to...but most Highlanders don't have them.
Unfortunately the dealer wants over$750.00...
Why no round tube hitch???
Any body order from Etrailer.com ? The prices look good..
Thanks
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tileman
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NYCAMPDUDE wrote:I thought it strange to...but most Highlanders don't have them.
Unfortunately the dealer wants over$750.00...
Why no round tube hitch???
Any body order from Etrailer.com ? The prices look good..
Thanks
Yep have done about 9 orders with E-trailer.com
always good prices and fast shipping.
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1995brave
San Antonio, TX
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NYCAMPDUDE asked: Why no round tube hitch???
Ask the GM guys. Round tube hitches will not hold up to the stresses caused by a heavy tongue weight and a WDH. They will twist.
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BarneyS
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1995brave wrote:NYCAMPDUDE asked: Why no round tube hitch???
Ask the GM guys. Round tube hitches will not hold up to the stresses caused by a heavy tongue weight and a WDH. They will twist.
I don't think that, just because GM had a problem with the round tube hitches on certain year vehicles, you can condemn ALL round tube hitches. There are many other manufacturers of round tube hitches that seem to work fine for their applications.
Barney
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