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I just got a Hidden Hitch added. I was worried it might end up lower than the mufflers but that is not the case. It projects out beyond the bumper about 1 3/4 inches but that is ok with me.

Jay

hey thanks for the pictures Jay. I haven't decided on one yet ( maker/maunfacture) I wanted to get a hitch that is more "hidden" Have to see what the dealer says when we get ours cause he "said" it comes with one. I made a big deal about it that I didn't think it came with one. He said not to worry "it will have one" I said great cause I did not want to look for one when the car gets here. I want it on the car.

It will either be free or just wait til other manufactures are making them

Rob

PS NICE JOURNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I wanted one where they didn't have to cut the bumper. Most of the ones I checked could be seen below the bumper if the bumper wasn't cut. The hitch dealer I went to only carried two types for the Journey, Draw-Tite and the Hidden Hitch. A hitch adds to the versatility of your vehicle. I had one on my Caravan and towed three different types of trailers with it and also towed two cars and a cement mixer. You never know when you will need it.

It won't be long before you have yours!

Jay

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Hi Jay,

That hitch is almost the same as mine except mine is made by Curtis. I haven't towed anything yet so I can't comment on how the Journey will tow but I expect it will be OK. I have the window shades as well which were available at the dealer.

Keith

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  • 2 weeks later...

Well I just got back from my vacation and I am happy to report that the journey pulled my trailer great!!!! and the gas mileage wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I still averaged between 16 and 18 miles a gallon with the trailer fully loaded.

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I just got a Hidden Hitch added. I was worried it might end up lower than the mufflers but that is not the case. It projects out beyond the bumper about 1 3/4 inches but that is ok with me.

Jay

Do you notice any "clanking" of the hitch against the muffler? I had an '08 Jeep Patriot with an aftermarket hitch and that thing would clank and rattle and clunk, especially when I hit bumps or got it over 55mph.

Thanks!

ab

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My Dodge dealer wanted over $800 for the Mopar hitch and installation.

Located a Curt Class III Receiver Hitch ($147.34) with free S/H at:

The Hitch Store

245 W Dixie Hwy No. 2

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone: 1-866-843-2010

Fax: 1-270-765-4016

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Ordered the hitch Monday morning and it was delivered Wednesday morning. Unbelievable customer support and fast free shipping. Brought it to my local garage, same day, and paid them $30 to install it. Once on the lift the mechanic used a crow-bar to pry off the two rubber hangers on each muffler and using the included fish wires, easily inserted the 6 bolts and square washers into the square beams under the car. While I held the hitch in place he wrenched and tightened the six bolts, reattached the 4 rubber hangers and I was good to go. The hitch rides lower than the Mopar version, but for the money, ascetics be damned! $180 vs $700 - No Contest! Total install time: 15 minutes.

http://www.thehitchstore.com/class-iii-rec...tch-p-1419.html

Model: 13335

Class: Class III

GTW: 4000

TW: 400

WDGTW: 4000

WDTW: 400

Install Time: 45

Min Hitch Ball Hole: 1 "

Rec. Tube Size: 2 "

Finish: Gloss Black

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I also picked a few accessories for my hitch:

on ebay

Broadfeet

68 Van Dam Street,

Greenpoint, NY

(718) 302-1787,

(718) 559-2001,

(718) 360-5369

www.broadfeet.com

http://broadfee.ipower.com//WEBSITE/09CATA...E-LAYOUTS3.html

1 Broadfeet Chrome 38" Hitch Step @ $90.00 Local Pickup

Harbor Freight Tools

www.harborfreight.com

1 98019-1VGA Two Bike Hitch Mount Bike Rack @ $29.99

1 99591-4VGA Dual Hitch Extender @ $29.99

1 95831-1VGA 5/8" Hitch Lock @ $9.99

The dual hitch extender simultaneously mounts both the chrome Broadfeet hitch step and the hitch mount bike rack on my Curt hitch! Total cost: under $200

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