I was also reluctant to cut holes in my bumper. I had a local fabrication
shop build a 2" receiver hitch that is below, and slightly recessed, the
rear bumper. Clearance has not been a problem. We also fabricated a riser
for the stinger that puts the tow bar back at the proper angle. I also had
a stinger attached to my spare tire carrier, and now when I choose to carry
it, I can plug it into the receiver of the coach or the toad. (I needed to
remove the carrier from the coach anyway, so it would fit in the garage).
They also built the base plates for the toad.
Chuck
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> From: Gilbert R. Bethel
> To: GMC Chat
> Subject: GMC: Reciever hitches
> Date: Thursday, April 09, 1998 10:40 PM
>
> I am going to put a receiver hitch on my 1976 Glenbrook. I have seen
some
> discussion on the through the bumper type. I do not think I want to cut
a
> hole in my bumper. I think I want one that sits just below the bumper.
I
> know you don't want to get things too low back there. What is the
thoughts
> of the masses on this subject and where is a good source for the
different
> types of receivers.
shop build a 2" receiver hitch that is below, and slightly recessed, the
rear bumper. Clearance has not been a problem. We also fabricated a riser
for the stinger that puts the tow bar back at the proper angle. I also had
a stinger attached to my spare tire carrier, and now when I choose to carry
it, I can plug it into the receiver of the coach or the toad. (I needed to
remove the carrier from the coach anyway, so it would fit in the garage).
They also built the base plates for the toad.
Chuck
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> From: Gilbert R. Bethel
> To: GMC Chat
> Subject: GMC: Reciever hitches
> Date: Thursday, April 09, 1998 10:40 PM
>
> I am going to put a receiver hitch on my 1976 Glenbrook. I have seen
some
> discussion on the through the bumper type. I do not think I want to cut
a
> hole in my bumper. I think I want one that sits just below the bumper.
I
> know you don't want to get things too low back there. What is the
thoughts
> of the masses on this subject and where is a good source for the
different
> types of receivers.
