For those that have the trailer hitch.....
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
For those that have the trailer hitch.....
is there a tow hook that fits into the trailer hitch?
I'm tempted to buy the trailer hitch for the Vette but I'm unsure if the hitch (or mounting hardware) is up to the task.
And if there isn't, is there room for the trailer hitch AND a tow hook?
I want to have a small trailer for my track wheels and misc equipment and thought it would be great if there was a tow hook that fit into the receiver and wasn't permanent like the other tow hooks I see.
Coming from European cars, I am use to simply screwing the tow hook in during a track day and them removing them once I'm done. I can't believe the Vette doesn't come with these standard.
I'm tempted to buy the trailer hitch for the Vette but I'm unsure if the hitch (or mounting hardware) is up to the task.
And if there isn't, is there room for the trailer hitch AND a tow hook?
I want to have a small trailer for my track wheels and misc equipment and thought it would be great if there was a tow hook that fit into the receiver and wasn't permanent like the other tow hooks I see.
Coming from European cars, I am use to simply screwing the tow hook in during a track day and them removing them once I'm done. I can't believe the Vette doesn't come with these standard.
#2
Burning Brakes
I don't know if there is a tow hook to buy that fits into the standard hitch receiver or not but it would be very simple to make one. But why bother, I've had my car towed out of the grass (motor quit...fuel pump) by just hooking the tow strap onto the metal loop that the safety chains latch onto. Its plenty strong for almost all needs. An actual tow hook mounted in the hitch's receiver would be stronger though.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
#3
Le Mans Master
#4
Drifting
I don't know if there is a tow hook to buy that fits into the standard hitch receiver or not but it would be very simple to make one. But why bother, I've had my car towed out of the grass (motor quit...fuel pump) by just hooking the tow strap onto the metal loop that the safety chains latch onto. Its plenty strong for almost all needs. An actual tow hook mounted in the hitch's receiver would be stronger though.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
Once you start looking around you find some really nicely put together tire trailers. One guy on here from NC I think had a beautiful one for sale that I saw the day after I got mine titled, finally, in PA.
#6
Safety Car
I don't know if there is a tow hook to buy that fits into the standard hitch receiver or not but it would be very simple to make one. But why bother, I've had my car towed out of the grass (motor quit...fuel pump) by just hooking the tow strap onto the metal loop that the safety chains latch onto. Its plenty strong for almost all needs. An actual tow hook mounted in the hitch's receiver would be stronger though.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
My 2 cents worth of advice - buy an already built and titled trailer. Do not buy a kit. Getting the damn thing titled (at least in PA) cost more the the stupid kit itself did, not to mention the hassle and wait to get plates.
works for me