Well thank you

 

That place is not too far from me. I have been to the store a few times. This is a link to there Web page.

http://www.capandhitch.com/

Dom

 

yeah, i wasn't really ready to buy a hitch until summer, when its the season to start pulling my jet ski, but i stumbled across this, and i was specifically looking for a 2" receiver so i could use the rear cargo rack also..

thought it was a hell of a steal.. so i bought it now.. a day later, he relisted.. so im just sharing the info.

uhaul sells them for like 130 and up.. then sales tax. any online seller starts at about 130.. then shipping... this was by far the hottest deal...

hope everyone that still needs a hitch scores up on this deal.. it might not last too long.

 

Thanks for the info - I found myself needing a hitch to haul the dirt bikes after my wife traded in her Trailbalzer. I orderd one yesterday. Plan to install this weeked if it arrives in time.

 

Super great Deal

Just ordered mine. Thanks for the heads up. To bad you're not making a commission. I also recently placed a deposit on the Sylvan Sport Go trailer and I'm in the process of preparing my E for our new arrival. Now on to the wiring harness. Anyone out there know which after market wiring harness goes with the 06 E? I am confused on whether to bite the bullet, use the Honda part or if an off brand will work just as fine. Thanks

 

I'll be ordering this weekend (after I get paid) assuming it's still there. Even if it isn't maybe they'll put another one up... I REALLY need one to transport Ye Olde Grille

 

They are gone.:-(

 

Went to uHaul and found one!

Thanks for the tip, Built B16A.

Shame they're gone, but I just had one installed at my local uHaul.

Having recently struck out at various "professional trailer hitch dealers" who assured me that one could not find a 2" receiver hitch for an E, your post made me call the uHaul place (I frankly never thought of them for new hitches!).

It is awesome, 2", Class II -- although I will never load it more than the Class I trailer/tongue spec lest I damage me beloved E (and possibly hurt somein in thebargain).

In case other E folks are interested:

It is part #78258 (http://store.uhaul.com/hitches.aspx). Note I have an '07 AWD (non-SC). The web price was $129.00 (not as good as your eBay link), but way better than even class I prices I was getting locally. It appears to be identical to the one Valley Trailers makes. I just could not find a Valley dealer in my area.

uHaul gave it to me for $119.00 and installed it for $30.00. Lemme tell you, while it bolts on rather cleanly, if you don't have reliable lift or ramp and 2 big buddies helping, the thing is a beast to mount. The uHaul guy used this great fork lift looking thing that held the hitch in place while he bolted it on. About 30 minutes total!

It also has a lifetime warranty against corrosion, theft, accident, etc. not a bad deal.

Admittedly, I spent more than you ambitious types would, but I have no scraped knuckles and I know it's on right!

It is clean, strong, well-hidden, and now I have myriad 2" receiver options.

Moral of the story: E owners : don't settle for the limiting 1.25" hitches!

 

It is awesome, 2", Class II -- although I will never load it more than the Class I trailer/tongue spec lest I damage me beloved E (and possibly hurt somein in thebargain).

Sure it's a Class II? Last time I checked, they said they only made a Class III for the Element. Not like it makes any difference for the stuff we'll be hauling, I'm just curious

 

They're back!

 

YAY! And I got paid today! eBay, here I come woowooooo!

 

Ooops. It looks like I got the last one:

This item has ended with Buy it Now.

Sorry dude.:-(

 

Looks like there'll be another one though at the rate they're going

 

That was quick ooopppssss

 

Check their website, they keep putting a new one up when the old one's sold

 

Yep there is a new one up now. With the high Canadian dollar I am going to grab one.

 

im glad everyone's jumping on this 2" deal.. you can't even find a 1 1/4 hidden hitch for that price... this guy can't keep them on the shelf.

 

Ordered mine late on Friday March 14th. So didn't expect it to get shipped out till Monday. Received it Wednesday March 19th. Everything is as advertised. I am up in Canada and didn't get a bill with it so I don't know if I will see one later but normally they hold it until they get paid for fees and taxes so it looks like I might have gotten lucky and not have to pay it. 105 all in makes this a great deal.

 

I got mine! The box was on our front deck when we got home last night and I had it installed on our "E" two hours after I got up this morning.

 

How was the install? I am probably going to do mine tomorrow.

 

Piece of cake. I balanced the hitch on my floor jack to raise it into position and then put the nuts on the u-bolt that went through the tie down loop. This held it up to where all I had to do was pound it into position with my trusty rubber mallet.

My only problem was that the four nuts that screw on the carriage bolts were apparently 18mm. In my eleven drawer rollaway tool box I don't have an 18mm wrench or socket. Forty years of working on motorcycles and cars and I have never needed one.


I've got one now.

 

The bolts on yours were metric? I did my install yesterday and they weren't. If anyone is wondering if it is easy to install it is. As long as you have the tools just about anyone should be able to do it.

 

The bolts on yours were metric?

Possibly not but the 18mm fit and I no longer buy/use SAE tools.



The little "pull wire" is ingenious isn't it?

 

That's the best deal I have seen. Got one on the way and also the plug and play wiring thingie. Also will install a brake controller. "Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it."
usaf

 

My install

No problem. Be sure to have all the tools assembled and available. Grinding did not take long, about 2-3 minutes. A bottle or floor jack makes the install go quicker. Also dropping the exhaust pipe at the rubber mount makes the job easier. (thanks Brendan) Don't make my mistake. I was o excited to use the curly wire feeder I used it before mounting the actual hitch. The hitch needs to be in place first.

 

i wish i had a photo, but instead of a jack, and jack stands, i used those plastic ramps and backed up on them.. it was wonderful. i use them for oil changes, and it gave me plenty of room for the hitch install.

some of those... :razz:

 

i wish i had a photo, but instead of a jack, and jack stands, i used those plastic ramps and backed up on them.. it was wonderful. i use them for oil changes, and it gave me plenty of room for the hitch install.

Yep. Doesn't everybody who changes their own oil have a set of Rhino Ramps? I got mine at Walmart for $29.

 

Its Cap and Hitch

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we are increasing the online (ebay) price on the hitch, but I will be adding it to our store page (shop.capandhitch.com) soon and i will post a coupon # here for you guys to buy for the same $105 shipped to US or Canada. If you guys need anything else, give us a shout and we'll get it online for you. Ive gotten LOTS of referrals from you guys and appreciate it, so we'll hook you up! Thanks a lot
Jeff
Cap&Hitch
onlinesales@capandhitch.com

 

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we are increasing the online (ebay) price on the hitch, but I will be adding it to our store page (shop.capandhitch.com) soon and i will post a coupon # here for you guys to buy for the same $105 shipped to US or Canada. If you guys need anything else, give us a shout and we'll get it online for you. Ive gotten LOTS of referrals from you guys and appreciate it, so we'll hook you up! Thanks a lot
Jeff
Cap&Hitch
onlinesales@capandhitch.com

Thanks a lot - nice of you to see you take care of the people that sends business your way.

 

Element Hitch Discount Code

Element Hitch for $105 Shipped
http://shop.capandhitch.com/category.sc?categoryId=73


When checking out, enter Promotional Code/Coupon code

eoc

for a $15 discount to be at $105. Thanks!
Jeff