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D K · 03-14-2014, 02:27 PM

Im down for one

Blu-by-U · 03-14-2014, 05:50 PM

I think I could make a good guess as to the material sizes, but it's nice to know for sure. Your right about each car being different, even with the use of CAD/CAM these days, things are rarely identical. Still, a very ingenious way to do the job. Looking forward to find out how well it works for you.

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Originally Posted by Eric1855

I can talk to him and see. It would be tough to make one for someone else without being able to get exact measurements and do test fits on the exact car before welding, because it is weird, but every single car we looked at was just slightly different.

Blu-by-U · 03-14-2014, 08:47 PM

I'm not actually sure that it would be legal in any state, would be up to the DOT. The material strength properties of the bolts would be the highest concern. Still going to go for it here in Minnesota. Class I hitch, maybe, needs to be tested.

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Looks perfect!

I want this so bad.

Anyone know if this is legal in CA? If not what would make it so?

Thanks!

Nm86 · 03-16-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric1855

Finished up my trailer this weekend.

Lockable tool chest

Loaded up and ready to go

What size, brand is your box? Also how much did you get it for? I have been searching high and low for one just about like that and can't seem to find one that is deep enough to hold everything I want. Just finished the frame and wiring this weekend. Thanks

Eric1855 · 03-16-2014, 08:25 PM

It is Pro Tuff, I got it off of Amazon [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0JMWM/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Pro Tuff Bin with Lock - Amazon.com[/ame]

I couldn't find anything at a store locally

Blu-by-U · 03-17-2014, 06:13 PM

Nice. The next question is what does the box weight? Shipping weight off the packaging should suffice.

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Originally Posted by Eric1855

It is Pro Tuff, I got it off of Amazon Pro Tuff Bin with Lock - Amazon.com

I couldn't find anything at a store locally

Eric1855 · 03-17-2014, 07:20 PM

31 lbs according to the shipment

Blu-by-U · 03-17-2014, 10:56 PM

Have you had much of a chance to get any trailer time with the hitch? Is it handling well? What kind of tongue weight are you getting the trailer loaded? I'm very interested for my own use and if the stresses are too much for the hardware, this hitch design is true winner.

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Originally Posted by Eric1855

31 lbs according to the shipment

Scooby South · 03-18-2014, 10:42 AM

Here is mine.. and I have the hidden hitch.. only weighs 11 pounds.. Total towing weight is about maybe??? 500 lbs??.

Slambert · 03-25-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric1855

I had a friend weld up a custom hitch, bolts into the tow hook receivers.

Thanks for posting up the sneak peek pictures Eric!

Eric has the prototype version of this hitch, and as he already noted, it's not going to work for all due to the slight differences from car to car. We used this hitch for the first road trip to the Blytheville Pro this past weekend and I'm happy to report that everything worked flawlessly.

I am in the process of building prototype number 2 right now which will accommodate for the variances and address a few cosmetic changes that I wanted. I hope to have something to test by this weekend. Stay tuned for updates.

Shawn

BlaineWasHere · 03-26-2014, 02:52 PM

If a production version comes to market, I'll buy it. I promise.

smbstyle · 03-26-2014, 04:21 PM

Seriously, with the simplicity for install/removal, I absolutely love it, and would be down for one as well.

Slambert · 04-18-2014, 07:42 AM

Prototype #2 tuned out much moar better....

smbstyle · 04-18-2014, 09:03 AM

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