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Old 03-15-2009, 05:30 PM   #11 (permalink)
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im using the e-hitch but its actually a curt hitch. they list it for $149 but free shipping starts at $150, so if you order 1 ft of wire to go with the hitch , it is free shipping.
i have a link to them on my bolt cover web page.
http://style-upboltcovers.com/default.aspx
and i just orderd my camping trailer to use with my smart.
http://timeouttrailers.org/default.aspx
i should have the camper at home in aprox 2 weeks, 3/28? and i have a referal service for these timeout trailers if anyone is interested in affordable camping, pm me.
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Looks like the "new" price is $169.63



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That is my only concern with this set up. Most of the risers I have found that would give me the 15" hight I need are for a 2" tube.
You can find adapters to go from 1 1/4" - 2"

Adapters Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com
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Old 03-24-2009, 06:51 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Actually, the $169.63 from E-Trailer is "cheaper" since it ships FREE


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I see there are 2 hitches for the smart. What is the difference between the two besides what the GTW is?
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Old 03-28-2009, 08:23 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I just put on the E-trailer hitch. Got a class 2 ball mount with it to make the rise 5.5. Doing a mod to the mount to make it a bit higher. Will post pic if it works.
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im using a 4.5" rise class 1 for my trailer and its a tad too high, im keeping it till im loaded down with all my camp gear and then we'll see where it ends up. with the curt hitch from etrailer.

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Awsome, I love the idea of towing stuff with my lil'car, I work at a Marina and it's been the running joke that they'd use my car to tow some of the wave runners , well the boss is gunna lose his mind when I pull up actually towing one! Probably even get him to pay for it!lol
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Thought a bit about the Class 2 adapter but with that and the riser receiver that will add quite a bit of weight (which I don't need because my car always carries two people so it always looks lowered). I still need to get a Class 1 riser.........maybe.
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