Trailer hitch

[Laura]

Does anybody no who in Arizona makes a trailer hitch for the new H3. I could kick myself for not getting the upgrade but now its to late. I called and was told theres no such thing because they are so new. Or if i wait a couple months will there be a after market that the dealership will but on? what do you people think.....

[aggiehummer...er]

From my understanding, if you do not get the hitch from the factory it is extremely difficult (read: almost impossible) to put a hitch on, due to muffler placement.

I could be wrong, but that was my take on it.

[Laura]

****....and whats the difference on my muffler compared to a h3 with a hitch from the factory.
Maybeeeee i should call pimp my ride for the fabracation...Just kidding..I guess there will be somebody who will come out with the fix or Ill take it to this welder guy thats known for hitches here in twon and hve one special made

[f5fstop]

Nothing is impossible. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
It is not that the muffler would be different, but if it has to be removed to install, that adds cost. The dealer would have to pay a technician to remove the muffler, and from looking at the procedure, it is not an easy muffler to remove.
But, if it is sold as a dealer installed accessory, it can be installed.
My suggestion is to call the dealer, or dealers.

[f5fstop]

I'll add some information to my previous post.
I just looked under a H3 here in the shop and I do not see any reason why, the muffler would even have to be moved; let alone removed, to install a hitch.
It appears to be plenty of room, and the hitch is attached to the side rails with what appears to be pre-drilled holes.
In fact, from what I could see, if you purchase a hitch, your husband should be able to install.
Again, not totally confirmed, but that is what it appears to be when looking at it from the ground.

[entheos]

I was told that the factory trailer hitch has a different bumper than the non-hitch H3's. The trailer hitch is some 4 to 5" above a new Yukon, so it requires a drop receiver in most situations.

I would surmise the reason for putting it so high and into the bumper was so that the departure angle wouldn't be too adversely affected, but an H3 at my dealers test track did scrape the hitch a bit. My terminology of receiver and hitch may be off, but keep in mind that your H3 has a slightly better departure angle than hitched H3's.

[f5fstop]

Originally posted by entheos:
I was told that the factory trailer hitch has a different bumper than the non-hitch H3's. The trailer hitch is some 4 to 5" above a new Yukon, so it requires a drop receiver in most situations.

I would surmise the reason for putting it so high and into the bumper was so that the departure angle wouldn't be too adversely affected, but an H3 at my dealers test track did scrape the hitch a bit. My terminology of receiver and hitch may be off, but keep in mind that your H3 has a slightly better departure angle than hitched H3's.

You are correct, something I never thought to look at this morning when looking at the hitch mount. The bumper that comes from the factory with a hitch has a large piece cut out where the hitch goes to allow the hitch to ride up high. Probably as you mentioned, to keep the angle of departure as high as possible.
The factory bumper without a hitch, is almost the same height in the middle as where the bottom of the trailer hitch is mounted.

[Dogger]

I found this place on-line, says they will have a Reese available 9-15-05 and already have a Draw Tite available. I know it is not local but does have free shipping.

Good Luck


H3 Hitch (http://www.hitch-web.com/vhitch.asp?CLID=3&DRID=3&MD=Hummer+H3&C=Sport+Utility&MK=Hummer&Y=2006&MDID=1458&YID=88&CID=5&MKID=68&OID=8&SMID=1&BBID=224&VID=30534&BPID=6)

[Laura]

I just love this web site...Im learning so much and my husband dosnt no how I know so much...its my secrete, I go home from work so educated about my H3 and when he says something about the truck i come back with good answers. We are headed out of twon to night in his truck and 5th wheel. I will just mention the stuff i learned today about my hitch...like im a no it all....he he

[HIHUMMER]

I'm right there with you Laura! This is my little secret too...

[HummerNewbie]

So HIHUMMER, I see you have just made your first two posts. Do you have an H3 or are you looking to get one? Either way, welcome.

[socalH3]

Well I found one on ebay from Draw Tight. I'll ad the link. good luck..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trailer-Hitch-06-HUMMER-...temZ7995653993QQrdZ1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trailer-Hitch-06-HUMMER-H3-W-FREE-DRAWBAR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33653QQitemZ799 5653993QQrdZ1)

[HIHUMMER]

Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
So HIHUMMER, I see you have just made your first two posts. Do you have an H3 or are you looking to get one? Either way, welcome.

Thanks!!
My baby is a month old today!! Already have about 3000 miles on it. I drive the hell out of it! LOVIN IT! A big change from what I use to drive!

[H3OH]

HIHUMMER,

Welcome!

And if that's you in your avatar....I love you. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HIHUMMER]

That would be me. Your very sweet. Thanks.

[HummerNewbie]

Lets see the full sized pic then http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif You have heard about the forum initiation photos that are required by all new member haven't you http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[H3OH]

That would be me. Your very sweet. Thanks.

Wowza! What color is your H3? Need some details and pics!


Lets see the full sized pic then Smile You have heard about the forum initiation photos that are required by all new member haven't you


Uh, yes, we started those on 8-18-05. You missed the deadline by one day.

[HIHUMMER]

Funny..okay, I'll play along.
I'm at work so this is the best I can do. I'm on the left.
(i'm new at all this forum stuff..so hopefully this works).

[HummerNewbie]

Alright, a girl who likes to have fun and loves the H3. We are just playin about the pics but keep them coming anyway http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[H3OH]

It works! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

That's toasting to your new H3, right? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If that's the best you can do at work...then we can't wait until you get home. LOL!

[H3OH]

Alright, a girl who likes to have fun and loves the H3.

One things for certain...she's not H3Lady posing as a new user!

http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/happy/1074.gif

[HIHUMMER]

LOL!!!

[KNGOBRA]

Originally posted by H3OH:
It works! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

That's toasting to your new H3, right? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

If that's the best you can do at work...then we can't wait until you get home. LOL!

Didn't everyone toast to their H3 when they got home that night?
HIHUMMER, don't be shy.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[H3OH]

Didn't everyone toast to their H3 when they got home that night?

There were at least two H3 owners that took the toasting too far and either drove it into the public pool or wrecked it by running a red light. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HIHUMMER]

Originally posted by H3OH:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">That would be me. Your very sweet. Thanks.

Wowza! What color is your H3? Need some details and pics!


Lets see the full sized pic then Smile You have heard about the forum initiation photos that are required by all new member haven't you


Uh, yes, we started those on 8-18-05. You missed the deadline by one day. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Oh yeah...it's yellow. My coworker's call it my bus...jealous b@#$%
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3OH:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">That would be me. Your very sweet. Thanks.

Wowza! What color is your H3? Need some details and pics!


Lets see the full sized pic then Smile You have heard about the forum initiation photos that are required by all new member haven't you


Uh, yes, we started those on 8-18-05. You missed the deadline by one day. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Oh yeah...it's yellow. My coworker's call it my bus...jealous b@#$%
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

They are just having a flash back to riding the short bus to school http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3OH]

Oh yeah...it's yellow. My coworker's call it my bus...jealous b@#$%


LOL! Ah yes, jealosy. It's a b@#$% isn't it? At least they don't say you take the short bus to work.

[H3OH]

LOL! Great minds think alike HummerNewbie!

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by H3OH:
LOL! Great minds think alike HummerNewbie!

Amen to that brother http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HIHUMMER]

You fella's are a trip. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

We just like to have fun around here. As long as you don't take things here too seriously, you will have a lot of fun so stick around and join the party http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Oh, by the way, this place can get addictive http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[HIHUMMER]

Sounds good. And yeah...I've noticed how addictive it can be. I can't seem to get any work done. Oh well...my brain is in vacation mode.

[HummerNewbie]

Just wait until the trolls start stopping by, then you will get nothing done at all http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3OH]

ust wait until the trolls start stopping by, then you will get nothing done at all


LOL!

No kidding.

[DRTYFN]

Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
Sounds good. And yeah...I've noticed how addictive it can be. I can't seem to get any work done. Oh well...my brain is in vacation mode.

I'm calling BS on you until you post a pic of yourself in your H3.

[Av1ator]

I bought my H3 a week ago today..It did not have a trailer hitch..I ordered one last Thursday from etrailer.com..it came this afternoon..it is a Hidden Hitch..as advertised it only took me 30 mins. to install...the muffler is NOT an issue.. I installed the thing by myself with a piece of rope over the bumper to help hold it in place while I put in the bolts...which I had to remove from the H3 first..it seems GM put bolts in the frame for a hitch to be installed! Quick and EASY..now I just have to wire the lights!

[hmrlvr]

Hitch, who's talking about a hitch anymore.

[Laura]

wellllllllllllllll...Im still watching the issue...Anyway thanks Av1ator, please let me no about the wiring....I like someone else being the tester...

[Av1ator]

I just finished wiring my trailer lights!! I found all the wires you need taped off to the main bundle near where the pig tail to the tag light is.

[Av1ator]

A quick trip to Advanced Auto and $14.08 later and I had everyting I needed to complete the installation... It may look a little on the "Shade Tree" side with two tie wraps holding it on but the connector is out of sight.

[f5fstop]

so the bundle was easy to find? i believe there is another bundle of wires under the i/p, just above the accel pedal for a trailer brake

[MyxH3]

Ive seen several Hitches from drawtite on Ebay and Hidden Hitch also makes on. I just got cofirmation from my dealer that they are ordering mine and all the parts should be here in like 10 business days. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Av1ator]

o the bundle was easy to find? i believe there is another bundle of wires under the i/p, just above the accel pedal for a trailer brake
The Bundle was not that easy to find...However..knowing WHERE it is should make it easy for anyone trying to find it...It is taped with electrical tape to the main bundle of wires very near where the tailight pigtail comes off.

[Dan Rather]

Originally posted by HIHUMMER:
Funny..okay, I'll play along.
I'm at work so this is the best I can do. I'm on the left.
(i'm new at all this forum stuff..so hopefully this works).
http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/7201018831/inlineimg/Y/8.jpg

So, this is before you installed the new rack and decided to share them with everyone? Did you get labiaplasty too?

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by Dan Rather:
So, this is before you installed the new rack and decided to share them with everyone? Did you get labiaplasty too?

Talk about living rent free. Is there anything in there with you HI?