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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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Hi everyone, I've read up on the various installations the members here have done but I was wondering which receiver hitch is the least obvious of the lot.

All I want to do is to carry my bikes. I live in Singapore so I've got to be very sure of what I'm getting.
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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by leslie11
Hi everyone, I've read up on the various installations the members here have done but I was wondering which receiver hitch is the least obvious of the lot.

All I want to do is to carry my bikes. I live in Singapore so I've got to be very sure of what I'm getting.
I'm partial to this receiver hitch.

It is definitely less obvious than others. I've seen some that have "U-HAUL" (or other) labeling all over the crossbar.


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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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I have that same hitch, even more unobtrusive when you remove all the stickers
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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by typocl
I have that same hitch, even more unobtrusive when you remove all the stickers
Putting a plain black hitch cap in the receiver when not in use helps also.
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Old May 1, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sdiver68
Putting a plain black hitch cap in the receiver when not in use helps also.
I did do that, got a Lexus one.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:07 AM
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Thanks for the info!

Will the hitch be tough to remove? I'm pretty sure you guys keep it on 24/7 though
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Old May 2, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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it can be removed easier than installing it, but I don't see why you would want to

if it's just the look, to me, it's not worth it to install and remove the hitch when you want to use it
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Old May 4, 2016 | 01:42 AM
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Got it, hitches aren't common at all in Singapore, but I really want to go cycling with my kids!
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Old May 4, 2016 | 03:40 AM
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Put the bikes inside the NX? Depends on how many bikes and if you can drop a seat or two
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Old May 4, 2016 | 04:31 AM
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I've got two pre-teens and two foldies (Tern & Tyrell) for my wife and I, that's the max the rear will carry. The hitch will carry the boys' bikes.
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Old May 14, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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I've ordered the draw-tite, thanks for the recommendations!

Just wondering if it's still possible to use the rear performance damper with the hitch installed?
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Old May 22, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by leslie11
Just wondering if it's still possible to use the rear performance damper with the hitch installed?
Bumping for anyone to chime in with an answer
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Old Jun 5, 2016 | 02:58 AM
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To answer my own question, a helpful seller informed me that the rear damper is in the boot area and it won't interfere at all.
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