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would this be too much weight for my car? [Merged 5-7] hitch towing trailer

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FlyinRyan151

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right now I plan on selling my 95 RS with a few mods to get a 1st gen GSX or GST. My question is, is it possible to tow a small trailer for my dirtbike with one? The max weight of the trailer and bike combined would be around 500 pounds at most. My only other option is to buy a truck :barf: which would be really lame.
 
I'm sure you can put a hitch on there with little trouble. When I go to Autocrosses and other events there are Miatas and such carrying small trailers with their extra sets of wheels with slicks & tooks, and I'm sure they're not supposed to tow anything either.

So I say just go for it :thumb:

There it is!! I have seen a freakin TERCEL with a tow hitch on it..( not that he was towing anything at the time) But a TERCEL with 90hp +/- FWD?!?! A GSX will handle that trailer.. upgrade the suspension!!:thumb:
 
you can tow as much weight as you put in the car. 600lbs would probably be close to max. but i dont see why you wouldnt be able to tow a small trailer and stuff.
That's definitely not the max. Some utility trailers (like the one on the previous page) weigh 500-600 lbs empty. The 2G Drawtite hitch itself is rated at 2000 lbs.
 
Im needing a trailer hitch for my 97 awd talon. I still see part number 24602 online but pictures dont match what I know fits.Any comments? Has anybody bought one lately? That part number was supposed to be discontinued.
 
Im needing a trailer hitch for my 97 awd talon. I still see part number 24602 online but pictures dont match what I know fits.Any comments? Has anybody bought one lately? That part number was supposed to be discontinued.
Paul,

The good one (Drawtite) is discontinued and cannot be purchased new anymore. There's been a few pop up in the Classifieds lately though, and for excellent prices. The Classifieds here and eBay are your only hope, so keep your eyes peeled.

EDIT: Pm sent.
 
Anyone ever use the Curt Class 1 hitch?
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The only issue I can see is that it doesn't look like it bolts to the frame rails (maybe the rear crash bar)? However, it seems like it would be able to handle a hitch mounted bike rack and 2 bikes.
 
What about the part number? You mentioned the part referenced above and that number is still out there but it doesn't look anything like the ones I've seen.
 
Installation was a breeze. Took about 45 minutes and that was including removing and reinstalling my cat-back. Can't wait to try it out. :)

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I was thinking about trying one made for the 95-00 Avenger/Sebring, as it looks very similar:
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Curt part #111873. Thoughts?
 
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Anyone have a recommended place to buy a hitch? I am going to need to haul some stuff and this summer I will be moving. I plan to get a Uhaul trailer to load stuff up.

Anyways I need a hitch for my car but I don't know where to get a hitch.

Thanks everyone.
 
I don't know why anyone is citing the owners manual for stock oem DSMs. Nobody here is using a stock car. Most people have upgraded clutches, transission coolers, and their car has the extra power to pull whatever you hook up to it.

I'm sure the warning to not tow with a DSM is to keep mouth breathers from trying to hook up their full size camper and tow their jeep behind it.
 
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