Reasons to Install a Hitch on Your Car

Jan 28, 2016

Install a Hitch on Your Car

I own a small sedan and I love it. I really do. It’s good on gas and easy to park. Yet, there are times when I can see the downsides of a small vehicle. I recently moved and I was able to fit a total of four medium boxes in the car. Truck and interior space included. I obviously rented a moving truck, but it got me thinking. How nice would it be if I could rent a trailer and tow that behind my car? Here’s the thing, I can do that. All I needed to do was install a hitch on my car. Simple enough. But is it a wise investment to do this if I will only move once every 12 – 18 months? YES! Installing a hitch on your car opens up the possibilities of what you can do with your car. This is especially true for people who spend a lot of time doing sports activities outdoors.

Hiking/Camping

I’m not talking about the short drive to your local mountain trail. Adding a hitch to your car can make hiking and camping a lot easier. Use a trailer or cargo carrier to fit your tent, sleeping bags, backpacks, climbing gear, etc.

Reason to Install a Hitch

Biking

If you’re lucky, you can stuff a bike in your car but this isn’t ideal. It’s especially unhelpful if you need to bring more than one bike. With the help of a hitch and a bike rack, your car can easily fit up-to four bikes.

Reasons to Install a Hitch

Vehicle Towing

If you’re into fixing-up cars or have a project car stuck in your garage, at some point you’ll need to move these. The hitch plus vehicle trailer combo is the way to go.

Reasons to Install a Hitch

Transporting Snow Sport Gear

Carrying the gear for snow sports and water sports can be tough, even in a truck. Make use of towing accessories like cargo carriers and snow sport carriers to transport these safely.
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Moving Large Items

Unless you have super strength, hauling around appliances or large electronics is not easy. It’s especially hard to lift these into the bed of a truck. So, for the times you need to pick up any of these, you’ll want to rent a trailer instead. These have a lower deck height and some have ramps. But again, you can’t tow a trailer without first installing a hitch. Sure you can rent a pickup truck or borrow one from a friend, but if you’re the kind of person who participates or plans on participating in any of the mentioned activities, it’s more efficient and cost-effective to install a hitch on your car.

Reasons to Install a Hitch

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