Trailer Hitches

[2012sonic]

So, I'm looking at the following:

Trailer Hitch for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | etrailer.com

Does anyone have the Curt? ... or any other hitches?

I'm really looking for pics/spacing as I'm trying to order a Thule hitch mount bike rack and have heard there are some problems with it hitting the bumper.

Thanks!

 

[h2ofreeze]

I installed a Hidden Hitch from etrailer.com and am using an Allen Racks 3 bicycle carrier. I have no issues with anything hitting the bumper. Hitch install was easy (20 mins). Will post pics shortly.

 

[h2ofreeze]

Angle views.

 

[River_Rat]

I have the drawtite (same as the hidden hitch above; only the name is different). Cannot confirm or deny anything about a bike rack because I don't have one yet. I decided against the curt because it loops under the muffler, which I think is silly.

I believe that a forum member, dvn, has a hitch mounted bike rack. You might pm him with your questions.

 

[2012sonic]

Thanks H20.

The curt just looked a little bit beefier and I plan to load the tounge quick heavily. I read somewhere that you only loose 10mm in clearance... but that might matter if you are hitting the weight limit of the Sonic(1000lbs right?).

 

[stoopid]

...but that might matter if you are hitting the weight limit of the Sonic(1000lbs right?).

I'd think 1,000 would be the limit, mostly because of brakes and transmission not being up to the task of handling any more than that.

 

[RoXXXanne13]

dont do it.

 

[sonic13rs]

I also installed the DrawTite and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Trailer Wiring Harness from ETrailer two weeks ago. Pulling 200lb 4x8 trailer to CA next week 1,100 miles. Did a test pull on I25, showed 33 mpg on ScanGauge doing 65mph. Last trip to CA in Jan/Feb we got 31 mpg, might get better as my top speed this time will be 65 and 55 in CA (+3 over) instead of 75/80(in UT) and 70 in CA (again +3 over).