S2000 Tow Hitch & Bike Rack Options?
06-23-2014, 11:10 PM
#11
Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seattle
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm not surprised.. I towed that exact trailer with my MDX a couple weeks ago and I could feel the weight of the trailer behind me while it was empty.. I certainly do not recommend towing that trailer with the S2000.
06-24-2014, 09:45 AM
#12
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Trustd_1' timestamp='1403585313' post='23215386
^^^^ NICE PICS IF YOUR LITTLE CAR WITH THE BIG RACK....I MEAN, TRAILER!!seriously, that's pretty cool & surprising that you can tow something that big!can you post a rear pic of your car? a close up woupd be nice too. i want to see how the hitch looks mounted. does the license plate slide down, like the gladman hitch or do you have to take off the plate?also, where'd you get the hitch, & how much?thanks!
can you remove your chase hitch w/out dropping the bumper? if so, i will consider getting it then.
Originally Posted by S2KVee' timestamp='1403590114' post='23215430
I dont know the actual rating for this hitch but it seems to be maxed out when i was towing the uhaul trailer. I also notice it was extremely stressful for the power-train and drive train as i was towing.
we'll see. i hope to get something before the end of summer. in the meantime, still welcome others' feedback and experiences.
06-24-2014, 12:37 PM
#14
Thread Starter
i've only driven a tow vehicle w/a trailer once. it was a full size Ryder truck w/my old Integra on the trailer way back in the day when I moved back to the Bay Area from SoCal. it was in the twilight hours and dang scary w/the fully loaded truck, esp coming down the Grapevine! the brakes were shot on truck too, so that didn't help. My friend tailing in my other car said he saw sparks flying whenever I braked. not the smartest thing i ever did. 
i can't imagine what it's like to use an s2k as a tow car. our cars scream and strain enough as it is.
i can't imagine what it's like to use an s2k as a tow car. our cars scream and strain enough as it is.
06-24-2014, 05:45 PM
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,280
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by S2KVee' timestamp='1403590114' post='23215430
[quote name='Trustd_1' timestamp='1403585313' post='23215386']^^^^ NICE PICS IF YOUR LITTLE CAR WITH THE BIG RACK....I MEAN, TRAILER!!seriously, that's pretty cool & surprising that you can tow something that big!can you post a rear pic of your car? a close up woupd be nice too. i want to see how the hitch looks mounted. does the license plate slide down, like the gladman hitch or do you have to take off the plate?also, where'd you get the hitch, & how much?thanks!
can you remove your chase hitch w/out dropping the bumper? if so, i will consider getting it then.
Originally Posted by S2KVee' timestamp='1403590114' post='23215430
I dont know the actual rating for this hitch but it seems to be maxed out when i was towing the uhaul trailer. I also notice it was extremely stressful for the power-train and drive train as i was towing.
we'll see. i hope to get something before the end of summer. in the meantime, still welcome others' feedback and experiences.
[/quote]
Yes the removal of the hitch does not require the removal of bumper... Bumper is only needed to be remove during install and uninstall. To remove the hitch when not in use does require the car to be lifted on jack to access the pins and clips. If your looking for a hidden hitch, I think gladmans would suit you best. Just be aware of the typical issues with gladman, I've read a bunch of issues of attachment not able to clear the bumper cuz the hitch is further in.. People claims for some attachments, or towing requires and extension adapter to move the hitch mount further out to clear the bumper during use
06-25-2014, 12:08 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Trustd_1' timestamp='1403631956' post='23216148
[quote name='S2KVee' timestamp='1403590114' post='23215430']
[quote name='Trustd_1' timestamp='1403585313' post='23215386']^^^^ NICE PICS IF YOUR LITTLE CAR WITH THE BIG RACK....I MEAN, TRAILER!!seriously, that's pretty cool & surprising that you can tow something that big!can you post a rear pic of your car? a close up woupd be nice too. i want to see how the hitch looks mounted. does the license plate slide down, like the gladman hitch or do you have to take off the plate?also, where'd you get the hitch, & how much?thanks!
[quote name='Trustd_1' timestamp='1403585313' post='23215386']^^^^ NICE PICS IF YOUR LITTLE CAR WITH THE BIG RACK....I MEAN, TRAILER!!seriously, that's pretty cool & surprising that you can tow something that big!can you post a rear pic of your car? a close up woupd be nice too. i want to see how the hitch looks mounted. does the license plate slide down, like the gladman hitch or do you have to take off the plate?also, where'd you get the hitch, & how much?thanks!
can you remove your chase hitch w/out dropping the bumper? if so, i will consider getting it then.
Originally Posted by S2KVee' timestamp='1403590114' post='23215430
I dont know the actual rating for this hitch but it seems to be maxed out when i was towing the uhaul trailer. I also notice it was extremely stressful for the power-train and drive train as i was towing.
we'll see. i hope to get something before the end of summer. in the meantime, still welcome others' feedback and experiences.
[/quote]
Yes the removal of the hitch does not require the removal of bumper... Bumper is only needed to be remove during install and uninstall. To remove the hitch when not in use does require the car to be lifted on jack to access the pins and clips. If your looking for a hidden hitch, I think gladmans would suit you best. Just be aware of the typical issues with gladman, I've read a bunch of issues of attachment not able to clear the bumper cuz the hitch is further in.. People claims for some attachments, or towing requires and extension adapter to move the hitch mount further out to clear the bumper during use
[/quote]
thanks for the feedback and advice. i do like that the hitch is hidden w/the Gladman. i'll have to see what he says about the defective ones people had though. i don't mind using an extension to help the bike rack & bikes clear the bumper. i definitely don't want them messing up my bumper or trunk.
12-28-2014, 10:39 PM
#18
Thread Starter
thanks for the reply and heads up on your hitch. i didn't follow through on my hitch search. got sidetracked by other projects and things. i am still interested in getting a hitch, but i think it's going to be the Gladman or bust. i have a rear diffuser, so the traditional hitches won't work.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post