JAG Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I know I have seen pics of a 2011 with a hitch and the bumper not cut. Has anyone done it on a 2012? It doesn't looked there is enough room between the bumper and spare tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsey Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I put a hitch on my 2011...It was a Curtis/Hidden Hitch...it has a higher tow rating then the Dodge Hitch and drops below the bmumper when installed. It's a tight fit around the spare tire...and I got away from the veritcal hitch. I would assume that the frames on the 2011 are the same as the 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yeah I don't like how the non oem hitches stick out. I want a factory but really don't want to cut the bumper. I don't care about tow rating. It will only be used to haul bikes. Woodsey, do you still have your factory hitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I got a factory hitch put on my 2012 R/T in Feb. they did need to cut the bumper a bit, but it's not really a issue for me, as the factory hitch is still hidden alot more than the aftermarket ones. You did talk about carring bikes........remember the normal bike rack for the 2" reciever is not going to work on the factory journey hitch. My dealer also just ty-rapped the 4-pin trailer plug through the opening on the hitch for the 7-pin plug, I will need to order the insert for the proper fit and finish myself.....Caper.... Edited April 1, 2012 by caperinmuskoka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Anyway you can post up a pic? I like that you can't see the factory hitch without anything in the receiver. I could use a bike rack with the right adapter. I don't need to worry about the trailer lights. Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I will take some pics for you .Caper........... JAG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsey Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Jag, I purchased the tow prep package but remember it doesn't come with a hitch...either way you have to go out and purchase one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I will start a new topic here with pics of my Factory hitch on my 2012 Journey R/T...Canada...........Caper.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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