Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:36 am
My GF and I are renovating a small house, so I've been needing to haul materials from the home improvement center back to the house. I can cram some things in the back seats, but 2x4s and sheets of drywall is another matter. My GF's dad suggested I buy a pick-up truck!
I already have too many cars, so this truck thing isn't going to fly, and I know her dad will eventually suggest I get rid of the Riv to get a more practical vehicle. So I shopped around and found a good price on this:
http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=90022
Ordered this morning, built to fit the Riviera/Aurora, planning to install this weekend. Only weighs 32 lbs.
Now, anyone know where to find a good deal on a small trailer?
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
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1998 Riv Expert
Name : Dave Age : 64 Location : In The AZ Oven Joined : 2007-01-17Post Count : 4502 Merit : 44
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:41 am
Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!
Hey, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I got rid of my F150 4x4 about 3 yrs ago, couldn't justify the expense anymore. I'd still love to have an older 1/2 ton truck for infrequent hauling, but I have no place to put it. Even a little S10 or Ranger wouldn't be a bad choice. Hey Aaron, they have trailers at that link also.
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:43 am
Nice AA, i kid you not, i was looking to buy a trailor hitch off craigslist at one point when i was doing landscaping!!!!!!!!!!! but then i found a freind with a truck who needed a job
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:49 am
I will continue to smoke Hondas... with or without a trailer attached!
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:08 pm
Haha, take THAT rustang!
palermocorey90 Expert
Name : Corey Age : 34 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:00 pm
im sorry to say this but if that was a 03/04 cobra it would be total different
Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:12 pm
The hitch part is removeable. I don't see what the problem is. 99% of the time it will be invisible. I may put one on myself one day.
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:26 am
oh boy WILL you PLEASE get a video of you beating a mustang or something with a trailer........ it would make my day!!!!!!!!! of course i have to wait a few month's until you get the oppurtunity
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:46 am
welcome to the club!
im gonna race someone with my 2,000 lbs of ski's attached. Thats only 2 seconds lost in the 1/4mi. back at stock performance numbers
deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:37 am
We have a work-hauler around. It's a '96 G30 van (with rear heat and A/C). The 1 ton chassis is nice for pulling my car trailer, it's very good at that. When we need to take 8 passengers it's the only thing. Helping people move? Take the benches out and it's a moving truck!
Other than missing 4wd (I miss my old suburban) and really sucking in the snow, this van is extremely versatile.
It's really bad on gas (13 mpg, 12 w/car on trailer) so mostly it just sits next to the garage, but it's really nice to have when needed...
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:40 am
I received my Hidden Hitch model 90022 on Friday, installed today. I've seen these things on other vehicles, and I always see the damn white lettering "Hidden Hitch" under the car. It's so bold, it's not hidden! Well the one I have isn't like that. It's practically invisible! A few notes:
- Really good quality product! Nicely painted, very solid steel, but not too heavy. Made in Canada. - Priced right from www.redtrailers.com at $152.83 delivered. - Easy to install, single page instruction very detailed and helpful. - Made to fit the Riviera/Aurora. 6 bolts, no drilling needed. And it fits! - Super stealth design with plastic cover. No one's going to know it's under there unless I have the trailer on.
Pics:
Interesting, the hitch is dated 2007. Still making parts for Rivieras almost 10 years later. Now, I'm sure those bolts on the floor go somewhere...
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:39 am
wow, nice. I might have to consider adding one of those! It would be nice to pull a small camper on a weekend jaunt without needing to take my gashog van...
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:45 am
I traded some weight, too. Removed the ELC air bump, which I think is burned out. That had to weigh 8 lbs at least. Need to test it, might see about getting it repaired or a new one. With the trailer, I may want to use the ELC function again!
My GF's father chuckled a little when I told him I was doing the hitch. I didn't tell him my car has more torque than his truck.
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:18 pm
AA wrote:
I didn't tell him my car has more torque than his truck.
What model truck does he have and what engine??........ haha that would be funny if you showed up someday with a double axle trailor with A HUGE load of wood and have the back end at stock height maybe he would
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:09 am
It's not really a truck, but he pulls the trailer with it. Infinity FX35, VQ35DE with 280 hp / 270 lb-ft. < 370 lb-ft of modded Riv.
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
T Riley Guru
Name : Travis Age : 34 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:28 am
AA wrote:
It's not really a truck, but he pulls the trailer with it. Infinity FX35, VQ35DE with 280 hp / 270 lb-ft. < 370 lb-ft of modded Riv.
lol................. i REALLY like the looks of those in the "burnt orange with the burnt orange interior........ but id have to get a 45... the 35 exhaust note is
jrocha Enthusiast
Name : John Age : 56 Location : Lisbon, Portugal Joined : 2007-07-12Post Count : 104 Merit : 0
Are you able to insert the draw-bar into the hitch? It's wierd, because I installed mine (Draw-tite) and it's so hidden that the 13" long bar that came with it will not go in all the way, I'm only about 1/2" away. I took a closer look at the instruction and says you have to trim part of the bumper. That's rediculous. I'm not going to cut my bumper just because of a stupid hitch. I looked for an extension, but they only make them for the 2" bars. I also looked for a longer bar, but I already have the longest I could find anywhere on the net.
What did you do? Maybe yours is different becuase it's "Hidden-Hitch"
John
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
That's pretty dumb, imo. I'd send it back. My Hidden Hitch does not require any bumper trimming. No clearance problems with the draw bar or the hitch. I've been pulling with no trouble for a couple weeks now.
That's pretty dumb, imo. I'd send it back. My Hidden Hitch does not require any bumper trimming. No clearance problems with the draw bar or the hitch. I've been pulling with no trouble for a couple weeks now.
how is that working for yah?
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
I estimate the trailer is 500 lbs, and I loaded it with another 500 lbs of stuff before driving about 20 miles of stop and go + freeway. So the Riv is easily over 5,000 lb.
I'm really glad I set my TCC to disengage under less throttle. This way I don't need to throw it in 3rd to pull the trailer. I use 4th instead. Can't use cruise in OD, though.
Car doesn't feel much slower with the trailer on, but I know it is. Gas mileage is horrendous when pulling this much weight!
Have you been looking at trans temps while pulling an extra half ton in stop and go?
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: Hitch, Trailer, and Towing Discussion Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:13 am
I have not. I know trans temp can creep up after a while, but it usually takes a good 1/2 hour to reach 180 under normal loads this time of year. Next time I pull, I'll try to remember to get a few readings.