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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Need to bring my Kawi C-14 to rally in N.Carolina w/ my wife in june. too long for a trip on bike only ,would like to tow M/c trailer anyone know of temp trailer hitch?real lite load 800lbs low tongue wt .Ideas ??? other than just ride bike to The DRAGON!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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OUCH !! -- -- I'd do it, only, if it's an absolute must. = my 2 cents.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Not a problem unless you have NPP. Expect plenty of clueless flames when asking this question. A search will reveal much.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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oh oh!!!I do have NPP
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1859164

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1907393

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1937424

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1406

Good luck -
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Gannet
Not a problem unless you have NPP.
Lemme guess....the added load causes more engine vacuum so the butterflies stay open all the time?
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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I have read some magazine articles on vettes with hitches. I do not think you will be able to find a temp unit. You will probably have to install a permanent unit.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I would consider shipping with a freight hauler...have had good luck with this in the past.
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Lemme guess....the added load causes more engine vacuum so the butterflies stay open all the time?
No, it's a matter of physical clearance for the hitch. The actuators get in the way. There was a post not long ago from a fellow who got a hitch in there with a little custom work, but the off-the-shelf units supposedly won't fit.

Edit: found the post.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ler-hitch.html

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1859164
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1907393
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1937424

Fixed.
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Thanks - -musta done something screwy copying the links . . .
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Originally Posted by mcwire
OUCH !! -- -- I'd do it, only, if it's an absolute must. = my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by artb
oh oh!!!I do have NPP
Eckler's has a C6 hitch that fits neatly between the two pairs of stock exhaust pipes. I don't know if it will fit with the NPP option. It wouldn't hurt to call Eckler's and ask. It's a Class I hitch for light duty, perfect for hauling a small utility trailer with track tires, personal watercraft, your camping gear, or your Segway (!).

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...9&dept_id=1406

I have one installed on my '07 vert. It's flat black and most people never notice it with the receiver removed. I get some looks when the trailer is attached, but I really don't care.
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