Can a 1.25" "trailer" hitch receiver be added to the Bolt for attaching a bike rack at the rear of the vehicle? I have one on my Volt and would need one if / when we buy a Bolt. Has anybody done this, and can you recommend specific brands?
Hitch receiver for bike rack?
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I have no experience with it, but another thread was discussing this: http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2017_Chevrolet_Bolt+EV.htm
Check EV Wiki for different options:
http://www.electricvehiclewiki.com/Chevy_Bolt_Trailer_Hitch
The receiver listed on Chevrolet.com as an accessory is only rated for accessories, not for towing. The one on the Wiki website looks different (sticks down further) and is rated for a 2000 lb trailer..... go figure.
http://www.electricvehiclewiki.com/Chevy_Bolt_Trailer_Hitch
The receiver listed on Chevrolet.com as an accessory is only rated for accessories, not for towing. The one on the Wiki website looks different (sticks down further) and is rated for a 2000 lb trailer..... go figure.
leonine0 said:
You can read your lease contract for the lawyers' fine print on that.
In practice, if it does not involve any permanent changes so that you can remove it with no evidence it was ever there at the end of your lease, will they ever know or care?
Both of those racks require "minor trimming of rear fascia"
On a lease car, not sure how much of a concern that is. It would likely be on the bottom part (the curved part at the bottom headed towards the front of the car) so that it will clear the down brackets for the receiver.
On a lease return does the dealer crawl under the car to check things out? Or is it like a rental car, they take a walk around and check some boxes off?
On a lease car, not sure how much of a concern that is. It would likely be on the bottom part (the curved part at the bottom headed towards the front of the car) so that it will clear the down brackets for the receiver.
On a lease return does the dealer crawl under the car to check things out? Or is it like a rental car, they take a walk around and check some boxes off?
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My car is the one depicted in the Wiki page (strange how that goes...).
I couldn't wait for Curt and had a welder cut down the hitch. Looks much better now, but most importantly I gained almost 2 more inches of ground clearance for my bike rack.
Everything worked well for the most part but the hitch is more recessed in than I expected. Not a lot of room between that first bike and the hatch. Just need to be careful with the pedals.
Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr
Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr
The riser shank for the hitch bike rack works great.
Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr
I couldn't wait for Curt and had a welder cut down the hitch. Looks much better now, but most importantly I gained almost 2 more inches of ground clearance for my bike rack.
Everything worked well for the most part but the hitch is more recessed in than I expected. Not a lot of room between that first bike and the hatch. Just need to be careful with the pedals.
Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr
Untitled by tk_1971, on FlickrThe riser shank for the hitch bike rack works great.
Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr
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Just passing this info along:
eTrailer has pics up for both hitches. I used the 3D rotating image to get a straight view of both, copied and pasted pics of the two hitches onto MS Paint (I know... I'm not at home, so this is all I have to edit with). I lined up the holes to ensure both hitches are in the same scale and put a side by side picture together showing how much higher the receiver will be with the Drawtite hitch.
hitch side by side by tk_1971, on Flickr
Here it is with just the square receiver from the Drawtite scooted over to the Curt hitch picture for a direct height comparison:
hitch receiver difference by tk_1971, on Flickr
eTrailer has pics up for both hitches. I used the 3D rotating image to get a straight view of both, copied and pasted pics of the two hitches onto MS Paint (I know... I'm not at home, so this is all I have to edit with). I lined up the holes to ensure both hitches are in the same scale and put a side by side picture together showing how much higher the receiver will be with the Drawtite hitch.
hitch side by side by tk_1971, on FlickrHere it is with just the square receiver from the Drawtite scooted over to the Curt hitch picture for a direct height comparison:
hitch receiver difference by tk_1971, on FlickrBoltADrome
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jjr said:
If you return AND lease another car the same day, there is a chance that they will just glance it over without even asking to open it. Just what happened to me Friday, not even a closeup look either, from inside the dealership. "That one? OK." I may have had a bit of luck, or a hungry salesman, who knows.
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That doesn't preclude them from coming after you later when they go to prep the car for resale and find deficiencies.BoltADrome said:
I installed the C11457 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" on my Bolt. Got it from etrailer.com
Fairly simple install, remove four bolts, place hitch, replace bolts. You do need to cut into the plastic fascia under the bumper.
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f5ntord82w0zohm/2017-05-15%2016.55.36-1.jpg?dl=0
Drove over 500 miles this weekend with two bikes on a Yakima bike rack. No problems at all.
FWIW, I've installed hitches on two other leased cars and returned them with no questions asked. YMMV.
Fairly simple install, remove four bolts, place hitch, replace bolts. You do need to cut into the plastic fascia under the bumper.
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f5ntord82w0zohm/2017-05-15%2016.55.36-1.jpg?dl=0
Drove over 500 miles this weekend with two bikes on a Yakima bike rack. No problems at all.
FWIW, I've installed hitches on two other leased cars and returned them with no questions asked. YMMV.
