Just bought a trailer hitch... - Toyota Yaris Forums

twixt · 11-17-2006, 09:30 PM

Just ordered it, 108 shipped. it is a hidden hitch, stay tuned for install pics.

(for towing my bike)

twixt · 11-23-2006, 11:05 PM

hidden hitch installed! all you can see is the chain loops and the drawbar intake. quite nice. getting the rear bumper off BLOWS, and i screwed up the clips that hold the bumper against the quarter panel so i gotta harrass the dealer and replace that cause the gap is messed now.

atebit · 05-30-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by twixt

hidden hitch installed! all you can see is the chain loops and the drawbar intake. quite nice. getting the rear bumper off BLOWS, and i screwed up the clips that hold the bumper against the quarter panel so i gotta harrass the dealer and replace that cause the gap is messed now.

Hmm....the instructions for the Sedan hitch just say "Remove the two plastic fascia rivets from the fascia tabs", but it sounds like it was more involved than that (go figure). Now that you've done it, any words of wisdom?

07WYarisRS · 11-24-2006, 01:30 AM

My Father works for hidden hitch

They are a pretty good quality product. Not all are actually a "hidden hitch" that just the name they started out with because they pioneered the Hidden look.
FWIW you should buy the electical controller/isolator as well, save shorting out the system should you get water into the lights. I also HIGHLY recommend changing the trailer lights to LED to minimize the load as much as possible.

BlueFlash · 05-30-2007, 07:53 PM

lmao a yaris with a tow hitch

*Astroman* · 05-30-2007, 08:07 PM

Where did you get the hitch at? Do you have the LB or sedan?

redyaris · 05-31-2007, 11:45 AM

What can a Yaris actually tow? Even class I (2,000 lbs MGTW, 200 lbs) sounds unattainable to me. Does Toyota even recommend towing for this car?

*Astroman* · 05-31-2007, 11:59 AM

In the US, no. In Canada, you can tow.

Most people here seem to use the hitch to mount a bike rack anyway.

churp · 05-31-2007, 02:15 PM

The manual lists 700 pounds towing capacity for Canada--not recommended for US. Same cars, same capabilities....other than Toyota/US not wanting us to tow, big deal!! I'll have one once I get the bucks.

BlueFlash · 05-31-2007, 02:20 PM

the only thing a yaris should tow is a fellow yaris that blew a tranny from towing a trailer lol

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-31-2007, 04:32 PM

NOT TO BE STUPID BUT WHY ???????

BlueFlash · 05-31-2007, 04:59 PM

do you think when the yaris was engineered and manufactured it was made to tow if it was it would have a stronger driveline and chassis plus it just looks ugly as hell to see a car towing its ugle looking and ugly to know that car will never be the same

*Astroman* · 05-31-2007, 05:22 PM

Maybe, just maybe, some people want to put a hitch bike rack?? Ever think of that

BlueFlash · 05-31-2007, 07:12 PM

ya but its still ugly they do make removable universal bike racks and im sure they are cheeper than a tow hitch and the bike rack togather

churp · 05-31-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueFlash

ya but its still ugly they do make removable universal bike racks and im sure they are cheeper than a tow hitch and the bike rack togather

Did you ever think that some people think a totally invisible hitch(when not in use) may be more practical than a universal bike rack (which I think would be butt ugly) that may scratch your paint?

maryinredding · 08-22-2007, 11:53 PM

We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened.

tapuleo · 08-23-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by maryinredding

We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened.

Did the drawtite match to already existing bolts/holes? And now that you've got it on there, how do you like it?

fmicle · 06-02-2007, 12:51 AM

So, here is my story:

After selling the Jeep Cherokee and getting the Yaris, I was missing my hitch, which I used to transport my bike around.

I checked Hidden Hitch but they don't sell online and the closest dealer is some 100 miles away... So I went to U-Haul. They didn't have the model that fits the Yaris in stock, but they offered to order it for $170. I went to their website and ordered it myself for $130, including shipping. Great deal! Or so I thought...

I tried to install it today, but had to give up after more than 1 hour. First I had to file little dents in the plastic bumper, so that the edges fits nicely, without tensioning the bumper. Then I struggled to align the holes, but I didn't succeed no matter how hard I tried. All I needed were a few millimeters, the bar was tight against the spare tire case and just wouldn't move.

Twixt, where did you get yours? Mine is a U-Haul model, like I said, part number 249060, for Yaris Liftback... If I had managed to install it, it would look really nice, just like Twixt said...

Any ideas, suggestions, thoughts, are welcome!

11-17-2006, 09:30 PM	#1
twixt Drives: 07 LB,04&06 ninja 636 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: syracuse, ny Posts: 135	Just bought a trailer hitch... Just ordered it, 108 shipped. it is a hidden hitch, stay tuned for install pics. (for towing my bike)

11-24-2006, 01:30 AM	#4
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	My Father works for hidden hitch They are a pretty good quality product. Not all are actually a "hidden hitch" that just the name they started out with because they pioneered the Hidden look. FWIW you should buy the electical controller/isolator as well, save shorting out the system should you get water into the lights. I also HIGHLY recommend changing the trailer lights to LED to minimize the load as much as possible. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

05-30-2007, 07:53 PM	#5
BlueFlash wa do dem View User's Garage Drives: 2007 blue Lb Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa town Posts: 75	lmao a yaris with a tow hitch __________________

05-30-2007, 08:07 PM	#6
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Where did you get the hitch at? Do you have the LB or sedan? __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-31-2007, 11:45 AM	#7
redyaris Shiny Chromey Coolness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 982	What can a Yaris actually tow? Even class I (2,000 lbs MGTW, 200 lbs) sounds unattainable to me. Does Toyota even recommend towing for this car? __________________ Bringin the Bling to Yarisworld

11-23-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
twixt Drives: 07 LB,04&06 ninja 636 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: syracuse, ny Posts: 135	hidden hitch installed! all you can see is the chain loops and the drawbar intake. quite nice. getting the rear bumper off BLOWS, and i screwed up the clips that hold the bumper against the quarter panel so i gotta harrass the dealer and replace that cause the gap is messed now.

05-31-2007, 11:59 AM	#8
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	In the US, no. In Canada, you can tow. Most people here seem to use the hitch to mount a bike rack anyway. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-31-2007, 02:15 PM	#9
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	The manual lists 700 pounds towing capacity for Canada--not recommended for US. Same cars, same capabilities....other than Toyota/US not wanting us to tow, big deal!! I'll have one once I get the bucks. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

05-31-2007, 02:20 PM	#10
BlueFlash wa do dem View User's Garage Drives: 2007 blue Lb Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa town Posts: 75	the only thing a yaris should tow is a fellow yaris that blew a tranny from towing a trailer lol __________________

05-31-2007, 04:32 PM	#11
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	NOT TO BE STUPID BUT WHY ??????? __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

05-31-2007, 04:59 PM	#12
BlueFlash wa do dem View User's Garage Drives: 2007 blue Lb Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa town Posts: 75	do you think when the yaris was engineered and manufactured it was made to tow if it was it would have a stronger driveline and chassis plus it just looks ugly as hell to see a car towing its ugle looking and ugly to know that car will never be the same __________________

05-31-2007, 05:22 PM	#13
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Maybe, just maybe, some people want to put a hitch bike rack?? Ever think of that __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

05-31-2007, 07:12 PM	#14
BlueFlash wa do dem View User's Garage Drives: 2007 blue Lb Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa town Posts: 75	ya but its still ugly they do make removable universal bike racks and im sure they are cheeper than a tow hitch and the bike rack togather __________________

08-22-2007, 11:53 PM	#16
maryinredding Drives: 2007 Polar White Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 32	Just installed a drawtite hitch on my Liftback We just installed a drawtite on the back of my liftback so that we could put a bike rack on it. It was not an easy task because the second bolt goes way up under the bumper and there's very little room. It took both my husband and I to get those last two bolts up there so they could be tightened. __________________ Mary 2007 Polar White Yaris Liftback (mine) 2007 Chrysler Aspen (ours) 2010 Ford Ranger (his)

06-02-2007, 12:51 AM	#18
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	Failed hitch installation So, here is my story: After selling the Jeep Cherokee and getting the Yaris, I was missing my hitch, which I used to transport my bike around. I checked Hidden Hitch but they don't sell online and the closest dealer is some 100 miles away... So I went to U-Haul. They didn't have the model that fits the Yaris in stock, but they offered to order it for $170. I went to their website and ordered it myself for $130, including shipping. Great deal! Or so I thought... I tried to install it today, but had to give up after more than 1 hour. First I had to file little dents in the plastic bumper, so that the edges fits nicely, without tensioning the bumper. Then I struggled to align the holes, but I didn't succeed no matter how hard I tried. All I needed were a few millimeters, the bar was tight against the spare tire case and just wouldn't move. Twixt, where did you get yours? Mine is a U-Haul model, like I said, part number 249060, for Yaris Liftback... If I had managed to install it, it would look really nice, just like Twixt said... Any ideas, suggestions, thoughts, are welcome!

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