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| Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189380] |
Tue, 06 November 2012 20:37  |
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SteveW
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Greetings !!
I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
So:
Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
Thanks in advance,
Steve W
Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189383 is a reply to message #189380] |
Tue, 06 November 2012 21:04  |
RicksGMC
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I bought the thru the bumper hitch from Jim K. It came with good instructions, was easy to install, looks good and works great!
Regards,
Rick
Prior Lake MN
1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
TZE064V100077
On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
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> Greetings !!
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> I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
>
> My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
>
> And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
>
> So:
>
> Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Steve W
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189385 is a reply to message #189380] |
Tue, 06 November 2012 21:33 |
Ken Henderson
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Steve,
Since I've never intended to tow a trailer, with significant hitch weight,
I didn't see any reason for a complex hitch. This one has towed a Honda
CRV (3500#+ loaded) from Key West to Bellingham, WA & 60,000+ miles in
between over the past 13+ years without a moment's problem (cost <$100)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3287-thru-the-bumper-hitch-for-toad-towing.html
Ken H.
On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 9:37 PM, Steve Weinstock wrote:
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> Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on
> a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by
> removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine
> Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189432 is a reply to message #189380] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 07:37 |
jhbridges
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I haul The Toadstone using the hitch on the coash as supplied, and a $50 towbar supposedly good for 5000 pounds. The clips for the towbar are through bolted to the toad's bumpar bar behind the 'crush' stuff. It's a '91 Jetts, and the bar is siolidly bolted to the front frame. It follows along happily as long as I remember to unlock the steering, then turn the ignition OFF but leave the key in the lock. I got a 'trailer harness' for 6 bux from WalMart and wired it into the stop/turn and running lights on the toad after the third time I lost a magnetic tow fixture. It works great. When I'm commuting or running to a show site, I coil the harness up and toss it in the trunk with a baggie over the connector so it doesn't touch anything.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 9:37 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
Greetings !!
I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
So:
Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
Thanks in advance,
Steve W
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189435 is a reply to message #189383] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 08:01 |
k2gkk
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I just heard yesterday that Suzuki is leaving the US
market and that Suzuki USA has filed for bankruptcy!
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> From: randts.gmc@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:04:34 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
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> I bought the thru the bumper hitch from Jim K. It came with good instructions, was easy to install, looks good and works great!
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> Regards,
> Rick
> Prior Lake MN
> 1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
> TZE064V100077
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> On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
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> > Greetings !!
> >
> > I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
> >
> > My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
> >
> > And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
> >
> > So:
> >
> > Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Steve W
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189438 is a reply to message #189435] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 09:22 |
Mr ERFisher
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Sort of like Oldsmobile :)
Gene
FREE WIFI @ Mickey D
On Nov 7, 2012, at 6:01 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I just heard yesterday that Suzuki is leaving the US
> market and that Suzuki USA has filed for bankruptcy!
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> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ TZE166V101966 ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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>> From: randts.gmc@gmail.com
>> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:04:34 -0600
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
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>> I bought the thru the bumper hitch from Jim K. It came with good instructions, was easy to install, looks good and works great!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rick
>> Prior Lake MN
>> 1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
>> TZE064V100077
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>> On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>> Greetings !!
>>>
>>> I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
>>>
>>> My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
>>>
>>> And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
>>>
>>> So:
>>>
>>> Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Steve W
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189448 is a reply to message #189435] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 10:24 |
jhbridges
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Is that scooters and ATVs or just automobiles?
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
I just heard yesterday that Suzuki is leaving the US
market and that Suzuki USA has filed for bankruptcy!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ~ TZE166V101966 ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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> From: randts.gmc@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:04:34 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
>
> I bought the thru the bumper hitch from Jim K. It came with good instructions, was easy to install, looks good and works great!
>
> Regards,
> Rick
> Prior Lake MN
> 1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
> TZE064V100077
>
> On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Greetings !!
> >
> > I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
> >
> > My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
> >
> > And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
> >
> > So:
> >
> > Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Steve W
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Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189459 is a reply to message #189435] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 11:41 |
Carl S.
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| k2gkk wrote on Wed, 07 November 2012 07:01 |
I just heard yesterday that Suzuki is leaving the US
market and that Suzuki USA has filed for bankruptcy!
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I hope that doesn't mean the already ridiculously overpriced (and scarce) parts for my Tracker don't get even MORE expensive. 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189468 is a reply to message #189448] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 12:56 |
k2gkk
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Autos only, I would think. Their bike sales are pretty good, I think.
Mac in OKC
"Money Pit"
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On Nov 7, 2012, at 10:24, "Johnny Bridges" <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> Is that scooters and ATVs or just automobiles?
>
> --johnny
> '76 23' transmode norris
> '76 palm beach
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> From: D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
> To: "gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
>
>
> I just heard yesterday that Suzuki is leaving the US
> market and that Suzuki USA has filed for bankruptcy!
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ TZE166V101966 ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ______________
> *[ ]~~~[][ ][|\
> *--OO--[]---O-*
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>> From: randts.gmc@gmail.com
>> Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:04:34 -0600
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad
>>
>> I bought the thru the bumper hitch from Jim K. It came with good instructions, was easy to install, looks good and works great!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rick
>> Prior Lake MN
>> 1974 (re-)Painted Desert 26'
>> TZE064V100077
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Greetings !!
>>>
>>> I expect that towing a toad is in my future... We presently have a 1996 Accord but maybe a 4wd Samurai or Sidekick will follow me home someday.
>>>
>>> My coach (1973 23') presently has a standard hitch.
>>>
>>> And - I have a deal pending on a Roadmaster Falcon.
>>>
>>> So:
>>>
>>> Shall I modify the tow bar by removing the receiver insert and welding on a contraption that goes on to the ball ?? Or shall I modify the coach by removing the standard ball hitch and installing a receiver like Blaine Merrell's or Paul Bennet's ??
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Steve W
>
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| Re: Thru Bumper Reciever or Standard Hitch for Toad [message #189471 is a reply to message #189380] |
Wed, 07 November 2012 13:34 |
GeorgeRud
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Suzuki is only stopping the auto importation, not the bikes, ATVs, etc. they are selling fine.
BTW, if someone is interested, I do have the original bumper hitch available as I did replace it with Blaine's through the bumper hitch.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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