[Shotimes] Hitch Placement and OT question about living quarters in Wisconsin!

[Donald Mallinson]

U-haul has a selection of hitches that fit the SHO.  get the 
receiver style, they give you more flexability and you can 
remove the ball when done.  They have two styles.

1.  Hangs down normally, ball mount slides straight in, 
won't require cutting of the rear bumper cover.

2.  Mounts up under the bumper, ball mount receiver is at an 
angle, and ball mount has a bend in it.  Slide the mount up 
and into the angled receiver, then the mount comes down and 
then bends straight back.  This type has the advantage of 
being virtually invisible when you don't have the ball mount 
in.  BUT, it is also harder to get the ball mount in there.

Cost is under $200 I think for either one, close to $200 
with installation and mount.

U-haul install quality is all over the board.  We have a 
good shop in Peoria, IL, but some of them really have given 
people bad experiences.  Check out the shop.

You could also check with a local big camper trailer sales 
outfit.  They should be able to get the hitch and install 
it, probably cost more, and quality is also all over the 
board, but usually better since they are usually locally owned.

Since you have an ATX, I HIGHLY recommend you install a 
tranny cooler before towing any distance.  Going 20 miles? 
OK, but hundreds of miles even in winter, you might want to 
get a cooler.  I had mine put on by a local Ford dealer I 
trusted.

Don Mallinson



WILLIAM HULAN wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> I am in the process of moving my SHO (and my family) into Wisconsin, 
> preferably around Green Bay or Marinette. I have 2 questions:
> 
> 1. Where is the best place to get a hitch put on, and are there any 
> hints or warnings I should know? We will be using one of U-hauls "little 
> trailer".
> 
> Warning! Question 2 is kinda O.T.
> 
> 2. Does anyone have (or know someone who has) a 2 or 3 bedroom house for 
> rent in the Green Bay/Marinette/Appleton area that could live without a 
> deposit? I have at least 2 job offers (if I can get up there - They 
> won't pay relocation.)]
> 
> Any help on these two questions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bill
> 94 ATX
> 84 Fiero
> 
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