Do I need to purchase a hitch separately?
1152490
No, just make sure you have a 2" receiver on your vehicle to accommodate the cargo carrier
1152491
If your vehicle does not have a hitch RECEIVER you would have to have one installed. The wheelchair platform has the male end of the hitch/receiver. With the receiver installed on your vehicle all you need to do is slide the platform in place and pin it to secure it to the receiver.
1152492
If u don't have a hitch already yes...cost about 300.00 to put on your car...make sure it can recieve a type II or III hitch. It u have a hitch..u can buy a type II or III receiver for about 60.00
1152493
If your vehicle does not have a class III receiver you will need to instal one. If your vehicle has a class III receiver you do not need anything else.
1152494
Yes, you have to have a hitch receptical on your vehicle for the carrier part to fit into, 2 and 1/4 inch .
1152495
Yes, if your car does not have one on it already. Need to have class II hitch. The person I bought mine for passed in May and I no longer need it if your interested. Ellen5481@bellsouth.net
670878
If you plan to use the trailer with more than 1 bike its easier to have another hitch. Not necessary, just a matter of convenience.
471645
No. It comes with two bolts for the hitch. The larger one allows you to tighten the rack to the hitch good so that it does not sway. It is on firm.
386878
I would say it's not required but it will help levle out your truck, it also matters on how much weight your putting on the hitch. I use them on my f250 with a 4k lance camper and a flatbed trailer with my jeep on it and it levels it right out. It's nice on the 250's because most of them,including mine, did not come with the overload spring in the back so with all that weight my truck sagged ass pretty bad. I would try it out first without them and see if it's necisary to drop the cash on them.
701711
No, but you should be able to find a similar hitch that will. Go to the Draw-tite web page and find the model number that will fit your vehicle. Then go to Amazon.com to get it at a good price.
1894575
Yes, you will have to do that. That is an extra cost for the hitch and the installation of the hitch. I got mine at an independent truck accessories shop because the dealer's parts department would have charged much more. As an alternative you can buy a bike rack that actually attaches to the edges of the back door or trunk of your car. Look at Thule.com for their fitting guide and you will see different ways to carry a bike. The guide matches your car with the racks that will fit. You will be educated and not necessarily need to buy a Thule brand.
1661785
Came with a standard hitch pin. For security though, you are better off getting a lockable pin.
1542370
Yes. The hitch #82212180ac, bezel, and installation hardware are all included. The wiring harness however is not. You will also need a plastic rivet setter (klik-lok) to complete installation.
435878
Should just need front 2 inch receiver hitch. only issue you may have is truck height. you may need a dropped receiver hitch.
333816
Well, that's yes and no. As for the hitch, yes - it comes with everything needed for install. However, no - you still need the ball, 2 inch bar and lock pin before you can tow. Hope that helps.
2083739
The hitch works perfectly well with out a wiring harness. It is just not legal to tow a trailer of any type on public roads without at least brake lights and turn indicater lights, often that includes tail lights and a license plate light for trailing at night.So, in practicality, yes you need the harness. I found the Curt harness to be well made with good clear simple to follow instructions and easy to connect. Make sure that you get the exact one for your particular year, make, and model car.
389524
Yes, it comes with everything you need to install it (easily) and to make use of it. I've had mine over a year and it's gotten a lot of use. It works well. One suggestion: when you park the trailer, put something like a bucket lid or small piece of wood under the wheel, as it will otherwise sink into soft ground or gravel, which lowers the hitch socket. It is sometimes hard to lift a loaded trailer tongue, so avoiding the need is a good idea.
1236143
When I bought it years ago it came with the hitch. I must warn you though, we bought it with great intentions to use for our 3rd child but it detached on its own several times (once while crossing the street) so after that, I never felt safe enough putting a child back there (which was the whole reason we bought it). So unless mine was defective, just be careful or only use it for bags etc.
501984
no...It only needs to be attached to your trailer hitch. It does have a part to keep it from tilting that has to be put over your hitch. It is easy to do.
1139504
Yes it comes with all the necessary bolts and brackets. I did use some zip ties I had laying around to secure the wiring harness to the hitch.
184218
Yes, it comes with all the bolts you need. However, if your van is older the threaded mounting holes on the van may be very rusted, and you will want a 12x1.25mm tap to clean them out. This size is hard to find so you might just want to order one when you get the hitch.
1242513
There is a separate locking hitch bolt that can be purchased and used instead of the supplied bolt. Most trailer, automotive, or boating stores carry them.