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Ecohitch question
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gdfraser
Ready to race!
- Location
- East Coast Canada
I would install the support brackets for sure; not sure why you wouldn't? They will help with restricting any twisting motion the rack will induce into the hitch. I have the 1.25" version so cannot comment on the 2" questions. Personally I think the 1.25" is much easier on the eyes on a small car.
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+1 on this. Also, did you install yourself or take to a shop?
I am curious myself.
gdfraser
Ready to race!
- Location
- East Coast Canada
I'm away from my car for the next couple of weeks so unfortunately don't have any other pics. I installed the hitch myself in a few hours with no issues to speak of.
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virpacalis
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- near Philly
- Car(s)
- '17 R DSG
I got and like the 2" EcoHitch -- don't know its weight -- and use it just for bicycles and fishing gear: 
Why did you go with the 2"? I'm flipfloping between 1.25" and 2"
My main purpose for this hitch will be for a 1UP USA bike rack. plan to carry one or two bikes. If I go with more than 2 bikes, I'll need to get a 2" hitch.
I don't plan to pull a camper, but I have found some light weight ones under 2000 lbs.
The 1.25" would certainly look better, but if the 2.0 is more versatile ...why not go that route?
Can I purchase a light up cover for a 2" hitch? Was thinking the bigger hitch could be masked by a light/reflector like Nissan 370Z's have.
My main purpose for this hitch will be for a 1UP USA bike rack. plan to carry one or two bikes. If I go with more than 2 bikes, I'll need to get a 2" hitch.
I don't plan to pull a camper, but I have found some light weight ones under 2000 lbs.
The 1.25" would certainly look better, but if the 2.0 is more versatile ...why not go that route?
Can I purchase a light up cover for a 2" hitch? Was thinking the bigger hitch could be masked by a light/reflector like Nissan 370Z's have.
virpacalis
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- near Philly
- Car(s)
- '17 R DSG
Perhaps the 2" can better handle the torque of stuff bouncing/shifting while on the road. In any case, for me it means no extra adaptors for my cargo tray, bike rack, or rod rack.
PS: Now I have a simple rubber plug for the mount when nothing's attached -pretty stealthy which I like.
PS: Now I have a simple rubber plug for the mount when nothing's attached -pretty stealthy which I like.
avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
I'll have to add this one to my eventual list of research. I already have the Curt and Draw-Tite hitch on my list to look into. The Curt seems to be the most visible and least hidden. The Draw-Tite looks very similar to the EcoHitch, but I don't see that it comes with any support brackets.
I'll only be using it for a 1up single bike rack with a DS MTB.
Edit: Looks like the EcoHitch doesn't spec a special part number for the GTI. I thought there was something different about the muffler or valance that meant it had to be different than a Golf. The Draw-Tite is also half the price of the EcoHitch; not sure on the discrepancy there.
I'll only be using it for a 1up single bike rack with a DS MTB.
Edit: Looks like the EcoHitch doesn't spec a special part number for the GTI. I thought there was something different about the muffler or valance that meant it had to be different than a Golf. The Draw-Tite is also half the price of the EcoHitch; not sure on the discrepancy there.