C7 Trailer Hitch - PROBLEM SOLVED -
09-03-2015, 03:18 PM
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C7 Trailer Hitch - PROBLEM SOLVED -
<p>I am the proud owner of a C7 Z06. Trailer hauling of light cargo is desirable. I commissioned my paint and chassis fab shop to come up with a hitch. The end result is a very sturdy hitch that uses a 2" receiver commonly used for towing. I had the receiver mounted behind the license plate. There is a pin manufactured to fit the tight quarters to lock the receiver in place. The hitch base is all steel reinforcing the rear aluminum cross-member and tying into the suspension bolts of the side frame rails. The ball I selected is 1 3/4" for light duty. There is an adapter module connected to the led lighting harness to allow for connection to either led or incandescent lights on a trailer. All wire splices are soldered and wired to standard trailer connector configuration. The plate is removed when using the hitch. After talking with law enforcement, they only require that the plate be clearly displayed. They say it is acceptable to move the plate to the trailer as well as have a second trailer plate. Once the trailer and hitch are removed it is a simple matter to reinstall the plate on the car.</p><p> </p><p>The man that did all this magic is in Bradenton Florida. He will not make a kit to install. Nor is he interested in doing another Rondo</p>
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09-03-2015, 04:13 PM
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Looks like nice work, but in most states it is not legal to put the tow vehicle's plate on the trailer.
09-03-2015, 04:30 PM
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That looks like the sleekest way to mount a hitch if you're going to do it. Very creative!
09-03-2015, 05:43 PM
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Cruising
:rock:That's great news!
That's great news! Can you be more specific and include the installers/shop contact information (telephone #)? Also, how long did the installation process take and what was the cost?Thanks for the info!
<p>I am the proud owner of a C7 Z06. Trailer hauling of light cargo is desirable. I commissioned my paint and chassis fab shop to come up with a hitch. The end result is a very sturdy hitch that uses a 2" receiver commonly used for towing. I had the receiver mounted behind the license plate. There is a pin manufactured to fit the tight quarters to lock the receiver in place. The hitch base is all steel reinforcing the rear aluminum cross-member and tying into the suspension bolts of the side frame rails. The ball I selected is 1 3/4" for light duty. There is an adapter module connected to the led lighting harness to allow for connection to either led or incandescent lights on a trailer. All wire splices are soldered and wired to standard trailer connector configuration. The plate is removed when using the hitch. After talking with law enforcement, they only require that the plate be clearly displayed. They say it is acceptable to move the plate to the trailer as well as have a second trailer plate. Once the trailer and hitch are removed it is a simple matter to reinstall the plate on the car.</p><p> </p><p>The man that did all this magic is in Bradenton Florida. He will not make a kit to install. So if you really want one you need to work out delivering the car to Martins Auto body.</p><p> </p><p>Enjoy. Rondo</p>
09-03-2015, 05:51 PM
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<p></p><p>No, he can't post the contact info for a non-supporting vendor. That is against site rules. The shop name is in his post, Google it.</p>
09-03-2015, 09:06 PM
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Something I saw many years ago on a 1967 Corvette.....
Fabricate a hinge/spring arrangement for the license plate, based on the existing
mounting holes. Mount it in the top holes.
The plate could then be swung upward providing access to the hole for the carrier.
This way, the plate stays on the car, and when not using the trailer hitch/carrier,
it just swings down flat and covers the opening.
Fabricate a hinge/spring arrangement for the license plate, based on the existing
mounting holes. Mount it in the top holes.
The plate could then be swung upward providing access to the hole for the carrier.
This way, the plate stays on the car, and when not using the trailer hitch/carrier,
it just swings down flat and covers the opening.
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09-03-2015, 11:21 PM
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<p>I am the proud owner of a C7 Z06. Trailer hauling of light cargo is desirable. I commissioned my paint and chassis fab shop to come up with a hitch. The end result is a very sturdy hitch that uses a 2" receiver commonly used for towing. I had the receiver mounted behind the license plate. There is a pin manufactured to fit the tight quarters to lock the receiver in place. The hitch base is all steel reinforcing the rear aluminum cross-member and tying into the suspension bolts of the side frame rails. The ball I selected is 1 3/4" for light duty. There is an adapter module connected to the led lighting harness to allow for connection to either led or incandescent lights on a trailer. All wire splices are soldered and wired to standard trailer connector configuration. The plate is removed when using the hitch. After talking with law enforcement, they only require that the plate be clearly displayed. They say it is acceptable to move the plate to the trailer as well as have a second trailer plate. Once the trailer and hitch are removed it is a simple matter to reinstall the plate on the car.</p><p> </p><p>The man that did all this magic is in Bradenton Florida. He will not make a kit to install. So if you really want one you need to work out delivering the car to Martins Auto body.</p><p> </p><p>Enjoy. Rondo</p>
Receiver mounted to C6 rear cross member.
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09-03-2015, 11:25 PM
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Not of significance, lots of steel bolts in aluminum chassis attaching suspension parts etc.; holding cylinder heads, etc to an aluminum block etc., etc.
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09-07-2015, 11:53 PM
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Burning Brakes
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10-01-2015, 12:31 PM
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Steel spans the width of the rear cross member on both sides. There are 10 holes drilled through then mounted the plates with bolts through the frame and steel plates. Steel spacers are used at each bolt to prevent aluminum from from collapsing. Then there is an inside corner, again of steel, tying the inside steel frame to the chassis side rails. I'm told it ties to suspension bolts but I have not seen exactly where. I'll see if I can get a pic next time on a lift. Rondo
10-05-2015, 12:29 AM
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Burning Brakes
Steel spans the width of the rear cross member on both sides. There are 10 holes drilled through then mounted the plates with bolts through the frame and steel plates. Steel spacers are used at each bolt to prevent aluminum from from collapsing. Then there is an inside corner, again of steel, tying the inside steel frame to the chassis side rails. I'm told it ties to suspension bolts but I have not seen exactly where. I'll see if I can get a pic next time on a lift. Rondo
Thanks again.
Dave