Trailer hitch recommendation/advice?

N8N wrote:
>
> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

Draw-Tite is reputable, no idea on that other one. I just order my
trucks with the hitch from the factory.
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N8N wrote:
> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

Reese shows a bunch that will fit. Tractor Supply carries Reese for good
prices.

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Near Cooperstown, New York
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"N8N" <njnagel.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

I go to my local camper dealer....he knows tow.....

john
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<81169d69-d025-4b62-8a41-7fec49c6a03c.RemoveThis@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com>,
N8N <njnagel.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

Draw-tite and Reese are both quality hitches, most of the time they
mount into pre-drilled holes in the frame

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Of the two you mention, I like the DrawTite. Resse also makes a very nice
product.

You might not expect it, but WalMart sells trailer hitches and the wiring
stuff you need for the lighting system. If your bumper is bent up from
dragging trailers around the landscape, then you are pulling far too heavy
of a trailer.





"N8N" <njnagel DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:81169d69-d025-4b62-8a41-7fec49c6a03c@i72g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate
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Quality in Phoenix makes the ones JC Whitney sells.

http://www.quality-s.com/

Al
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On Feb 2, 11:03 am, N8N <njna....DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used. Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120. Any opinions on either brand? Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of? Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

I've got a Reese class III for my ranger that is a quality hitch. I
got it used, via the "want ad", or uncle henrys, for $60. Straight up
bolt-on, using bolts that are already in the chassis (and admittedly
rusted on, and a b**** to get out). When I got it a year or so ago, I
had at least 5 options used under $100. If you were closer I'd help
you get one. However, I'm afraid shipping from NH to DC would negate
any discount I may find in this area.
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On Feb 2, 11:03 am, N8N <njna....DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Looking for a trailer hitch for my '93 F-150... having a hard time
> finding new or used.  Options seem to be Draw-Tite for about $200 or
> "Quality-S" for about $120.  Any opinions on either brand?  Do either
> require drilling for my specific application or are they bolt-on?
> Anyone have one kicking around their garage that they just want to get
> rid of?  Not looking for fancy, just something better than the
> (bent) step bumper to pull stuff with.
>
> thanks,
>
> Nate

Drawtite is an excellent brand. I've used them on three vehicles.
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"Big Al" <nospamsal1 DeleteThis @qwest.net> wrote in message
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>
> Quality in Phoenix makes the ones JC Whitney sells.
>
> http://www.quality-s.com/
>
> Al
>

I am not impressed favorably with anything I've ever bought from JC Whitney.
I shudder to think that people are dragging toy-box trailers around the
highways and byways connected to a truck via a JC Whitney tow bar and ball.
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On Feb 4, 5:29 pm, ratatouille....DeleteThis@yahoo.com wrote:
> I've had excellent luck with hitches from ETrailer.com -- Often you
> can pick out a model and download the instructions to see if drilling
> is required (or go to hitch manf's site and get them).
>
> The Wal-Mart hitches are usually One-Size-Fitz-A-Lot and may be heavy
> or not the best fit for your truck, but the prices are good.
>
> Pete

Thanks for the recommend, that's the first site that I've seen with
direct links to installation instructions, which let me know what I'm
getting into. Fortunately, I do have a pretty ballsy 1/2" drill and a
selection of large size drill bits, because it looks like I'll need
them.

I'm kind of leaning towards draw-tite and against quality-s simply
because the latter doesn't have any kind of web site to speak of, any
reason not to follow that plan? I have found some sites with the draw-
tite hitches for a better price than I'd originally found.

nate
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"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message news:qKHpj.46026
> I am not impressed favorably with anything I've ever bought from JC
> Whitney. I shudder to think that people are dragging toy-box trailers
> around the highways and byways connected to a truck via a JC Whitney tow
> bar and ball.


JC Whitney doesnt make anything. I have bought trailer hitches, sway bars,
etc
from them and they have always come from the same manufacturers that have
been
mentioned on this thread.

Maybe I have been just lucky, but I have found old JC to have been given
undeserved
bad publicity in the past.
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If you are going to order online, don't forget to calculate the shipping in
your total cost. As heave as they can be to ship, might not be much savings.
And it is better to support your local business.

Ted

"N8N" <njnagel RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 4, 5:29 pm, ratatouille... RemoveThis @yahoo.com wrote:
>> I've had excellent luck with hitches from ETrailer.com -- Often you
>> can pick out a model and download the instructions to see if drilling
>> is required (or go to hitch manf's site and get them).
>>
>> The Wal-Mart hitches are usually One-Size-Fitz-A-Lot and may be heavy
>> or not the best fit for your truck, but the prices are good.
>>
>> Pete
>
> Thanks for the recommend, that's the first site that I've seen with
> direct links to installation instructions, which let me know what I'm
> getting into. Fortunately, I do have a pretty ballsy 1/2" drill and a
> selection of large size drill bits, because it looks like I'll need
> them.
>
> I'm kind of leaning towards draw-tite and against quality-s simply
> because the latter doesn't have any kind of web site to speak of, any
> reason not to follow that plan? I have found some sites with the draw-
> tite hitches for a better price than I'd originally found.
>
> nate
>
 >> Stay informed about: Trailer hitch recommendation/advice? 

I've had excellent luck with hitches from ETrailer.com -- Often you
can pick out a model and download the instructions to see if drilling
is required (or go to hitch manf's site and get them).

The Wal-Mart hitches are usually One-Size-Fitz-A-Lot and may be heavy
or not the best fit for your truck, but the prices are good.

Pete

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