curt hitch

[npeckio]

hi, i found a hitch for the ex, Curt Class I Hitch (Part Number:CT11500) @drawtite.com. i already have a hitch bike rack. has anyone installed this hitch?i would like to see pics and check on the look of the rear of the car. i want to see how far it sticks out under the bumper. thanks , nick

[LEXA]

Oops, Nick. I just replied to you over on the other bike thread you posted on with a link to a pic of a hitch somebody else installed. Check it out here.

[LEXA]

Here's a link to the curt hitch Nick found if anybody else wants to check it out.

[npeckio]

thanks, curt sent me a picture and it looks ok, i will probably get this one since it dosent mess up the look or the rear bumper. take care,

[LEXA]

Here is the pic of the Curt Class I Hitch (Part Number:CT11500) installed on a vehicle that the mfr. sent to Nick & which he asked me to post for him for the benefit of the rest of us planning to go the hitch route for racking our bikes (thanks Nick!):

[LEXA]

OK, cyclists, here is a pic forum member Nick asked me to post of the Curt Hitch he just had installed on his EX.

He says it's a CLASS 1 (PART#11500) 2000 LBS TRAILER WT, 300 LBS Tongue WT. It was $153 for the hitch, $125.00 for install.

He also had to get an adaptor from 1 ¼ to 2”, and lock pins for security.

Looks great!

[jmess]

If you follow the URL to the hitch, the install instructions link is broken. Does anyone have any info on what is required to do the install on the EX-35?

[npeckio]

HI, IF YOU CALL THEM THEY CAN E MAIL the directions to you. the exhaust has to be lowered so the hitch can be installed above the rear fascia. i let the experts install this one. i have them if you want me to e mail it to you. take care, nick

[hitch guy]

http://fileresource.sitepro.co...4.pdf

It requires some drilling, other than that remove the exhaust hanger bolts.

The toughest part will be fishwiring the Bolts and Spacers through the end of the bumper beam.

Plus Customer Service is more than happy to answer your questions.

[SOX 404]

Anyone else successfully installed the hitch? I really need to install this since putting my bike inside the car is such a hassle. Do you know any shop that can install the hitch in San Jose / San Francisco greater bay area?

Thanks,

Adrian

[SOX 404]

PART#11500 is no longer listed on http://www.drawtite-hitches.com/. I spoke with the customer service and she said that there is something wrong with the production of it and is not being made at this time . Bummer!

[M45Caliber]

Just checked out the web site. Nothing even listed. I NEED one of these for mounting up the bikes. Here's the PLAN -- everyone that is even thinking about buying this hitch should CALL Draw-Tite ( Knowledgeable Support Call toll-free 866.308.9054) AND ask to be put on a waiting list to be notified once the hitch is availabe again. Maybe that will speed up the time until production is reinstated? I'm calling. Who Else?

[SOX 404]

Right on M45Caliber! Or, please email them; you can use the question/comment form on their website. They are pretty good responding email btw.

[gtimbers]

I installed this hitch earlier this summer and it has already fatigued and broken two mounting points on my car. I have spoken with an independent hitch shop and with Curt. Curt agrees that the current unit is not adequately mounted to the car and they are working on an ungraded installation. This applies even more to bicycle racks than towing, so if you have one of these hitches installed, be very careful. It will do damage eventually. Curt does not have access to a car right now so I am going to send them a ton of pictures of the under carriage to help them out. It does appear that additional mounting holes will be necessary for this application. I must say that Curt has been very responsible and cooperative with me and that I expect that they will solve the problem. It is a pleasure to deal with a company that stands behind their product.

[npeckio]

hi, i have had the hitch for a while with no problems. only use for roadbikes. i am using a saris rack. i will check under the car when i get a chance., thanks , nick

[hitch guy]

Look for the new 11510 Curt Hitch coming out soon..I will post again when it is in inventory.

[jmess]

Look for the new 11510 Curt Hitch coming out soon..I will post again when it is in inventory.

New and improved? ???

[npeckio]

hi, i have been on and off the phone w "curt" for a while now waiting for the new version. they assure me they will pay for the "re install" since i didnt do it by my self. i dont use the bike rack in winter so hopefully it will be fixed by spring time. take care, nick

[M45Caliber]

HitchGuy - PLEASE do. We need one as well, for our bike rack. Thanks!

[hitch guy]

They are coming through the factory right now. Look for them to be available next week.

[23GTR]

They are coming through the factory right now. Look for them to be available next week.

Any news ? I need t get one.

[hitch guy]

They have been powder coated and placed in the warehouse. You may have to contact one of our vendors directly as they may not be cataloged in there online ordering systems yet.

[M45Caliber]

Hitch Guy -- SAME part number as before?

(and thanks for the update...)

[M45Caliber]

Oops _ went back through the thread and I think you refer to the new hitch as part # 11510 (not 11500 ...) Is this correct?

[hitch guy]

11510 is the correct hitch..let me see if I can find out who has them listed in there online catalogs for you.

[23GTR]

They have been powder coated and placed in the warehouse. You may have to contact one of our vendors directly as they may not be cataloged in there online ordering systems yet.

Sorry but do not know who your vendors are; can you help ? (and who is the manufacturer ?). Thanks

[23GTR]

Found the "new and improved" hitch (11510) at hitchsource.com and bought it on line. FYI

[hitch guy]

Let me know how the Install goes.

[npeckio]

hi, i had the exchange done. new hitch beefier and more frame contact as well. the installer did not charge to switch hitches....very nice of him though "curt" would have reimbursed me the amt.i am thankful its done before cycling season!take care, nick

[hitch guy]

If any of you EX 35 Infiniti Owners have the old 11500 hitch on your vehicle please contact me or Curt Manufacturing.