hitch for bike/ski/whatever rack in Seattle

Anyone in Seattle area want to get hitch installed for the coming summer?

I found one company that is doing that for leafs with no drilling
Installation is $95. The part is $249.95, you can actually get it shipped for free as well for self-install

They can give us a discount if we have large enough crowd.

Here's some info I got so far:
- available in both sizes 1.25" and 2" receiver sizes.
- The hitch is 100% no drill and takes about an hour to install.
- Load rating is 200 lbs.
- Company website: http://www.torkliftcentral.com/contact.html
- Here's the proof of their job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLXaagJT9E

I'm interested, but still trying to decide if we'd want the bike rack on the LEAF or on the Prius C... Leaning a bit more towards the Prius so we could go for longer jaunts, but then again, the only "longer jaunts" we've ever taken have involved the truck & trailer and I don't think the Prius would make a good substitute for either..

I'd be interested as well. I like the idea of self install...
Is there an advantage to the 2" or 1.25" hitch?

2 vs 1.25 is basically depends on what you are going on to stick in it... There's always adapters and stuff.
If you only plan for one accessory like bike or ski rack, and you are just deciding to buy it now, I would recommend going with 1.25, as accessories tend to be lighter for smaller option.
But if you want to fit something like a basket (for example http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZY23E) then 2" might work better as it will have less stress holding stuff from side-to-side movement.

I see that there's not enough interest to get a discount here in Seattle (unlike in California thread) So I think we'll go as individuals

jcan said:

I'd be interested as well. I like the idea of self install...
Is there an advantage to the 2" or 1.25" hitch?

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