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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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I know, I know..... who would ever put a hitch on a C5.

Well this weekend I need to pull the SeaDoo up north and don't have my Ram anymore... and no, I won't use the Vette to put it in/out of the water.

Anyway, is there a hitch available for this car which is not visible (when desired)? I do not want to see the receiver or any part of it when I'm not towing anything.

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J
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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I dont think so. The best thing to do would be to put an exhaust filler plate on a reciever end when you're not using it.

BTW... I have a Drawtite hitch for C5 forsale $100
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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How flush does that hitch fit? If a hitch mounted exhaust plate was inserted, does it look relatively flush, or does it still kind of stick out?

A pic would be great if anybody has one.

Much thanks,

Jason
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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"PaulandBrenda" have one on their vette. It's the smaller receiver (which I think is all you can get). Not too noticable, but it does show. Write Paul and see if he can get you a pic of it. I have pics of his car, but all from the front.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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I have the drawtite on my car and you can't see the hitch unless you're bending over looking for it, or real far in back of the car on an angle. It bolts directly to the underside of your rear (metal) bumper and only hangs down approx 1 1/4" which is what the box tubing is made out of. I'm planning on making a exhaust block plate that slides into my receiver also, so that its totally unnoticeable.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks Billdog. Don't suppose you might have a picture of it?

Think I'll do the same, and make some kind of exhaust plate too.

J
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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I definitely have pics, let me scrounge around. Worst case I can take one tonight and post it.
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