I pulled my wiring harness out through the bottom of the spare tire well. That way I could hook up the trailer without having to run it out the rear door.

It tucks up under the back bumper very well.

 

those are just 1 1/4" right ? not the 2" ?

 

Yup mine is a 1 1/4 sport frame

 

Uhaul installed my hitch and the wiring harness tucks into the little platic door and is completely out of sight when not in use. I was impressed with their install.

 

Digging up an old topic.....

So which brand tucks up the most? I want to pull my little tent trailer, but without making my SE looking too odd at the sametime.

 

Try this thread.....

which hitch

 

I know you were just trying to help, but that thread doesn't even mention anything about which hitch fits closest to the body. Thank you anyway though.

I did a search and haven't found anything.

I was just hoping someone has seen more than just one installed.

Thanks again.

 

One thing has not been raised here. The damage that you will do with a trailer is not to the engine but the transmission. If you are going to pull a trailer on a regular basis, the best investment you can make is a transmission cooler. The main thing that destroys your transmision is over heating. A good transmission cooler can be purchased for less than a $100. and is an easy install.

Tanduay

 

The reese hitch mounts the highest to the bumper. I do short tows and will still get a cooler this spring when spring gets here. My ATV is the most I haul and even thats not often. I gear works really good on the grades, both up and down. I have been towing occasional for 14 months now.

 

I'll be leaving tomorrow on a trip up North, making quite a few stops in between. I have a hidden Hitch installed by my dealer. I explained to the dealer what I would be towing & they agreed to install the hitch. I'll be towing my Harley on a small open trailer. Will be riding alone except for some RC models & the usual clothes.
I have towed other bikes with a 4cyl.(2.4) vehicle & didnt have any problems. I'll try to keep you posted on my trip & how the HHR handles.
By the way I did take it for a test run last week & she ( Sandy) felt just fine. I'm going to try & post a photo of the setup.
Ralph
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