bufbooth Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hello, has anyone installed a trailer hitch to their rig, or did it come that way? If you did install a trailer hitch, was there any special problems that you ran into? I have a 1990 Toyota Odyssey that has a V6 and automatic transmission and would like to have a trailer hitch added to use for short trips. I live in Indiana, which is about a flat as it can be, so there will be no 10% grades to climb (I found a 10% grade East of Sheridan WY last month, which I did not know any grades existed above 8%). I would like to pull a small flat bed trailer in order to be able to tow a small motorcycle or two (50cc/120 pounds and 185cc/220 pounds) or a jet ski. Also, it would be nice to add one of those cargo platforms that attaches to a 2 inch receiver in order to carry a few of the larger bulk items (life jackets, cooler, chairs) on longer trips. Thanks, Dennis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokepolehall Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 My 79 Odd Duck came with its trailer hitch. I have welded a few on other trucks over the years. I would use sq. tubing at least 1/8" .125, if you can handle the weight 3/16 is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkimble Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have a 87 with a 4cyl engine and was wondering if it would be possible to attach a trailer hitch and tow a small trailer just for extra storage space. I find it a challenge to bring my car up to interstate speeds. All signs point to a trailer making this even harder to accomplish. Is attaching a trailer to a 4cyl 87 with an automatic transmission a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I have a 92 winne 21f V6 the extended frame from the axel back doesn't look very strong,I've seen some hitchs added but it looked like a lot of suport was added all the way back to the rear axel. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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