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Here are the pics. I do think the stealth option is a good one as well, the only hitch is that you have to carry the hitch 😁

There is a small opening in the back , not sure if I need a cover for that.

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Pics please when you can.
Here are a few pics, with and without the extension, trunk easily opens without contact, but does add a bit more wobble

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Same here. The trunk opens easily for me even with the bikes on the rack
 

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Same here. The trunk opens easily for me even with the bikes on the rack
Without the extension? That is nice. Mine hit with the new rack, I didnt think about buying one with a longer tongue. But the extension allows our highlander to also open the truck with the rack on.
 
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Yes without the extension. The bike rack I have can hold 3 bikes, as long as I put the kids bike on the innermost rack, the hatch opens


Without the extension? That is nice. Mine hit with the new rack, I didnt think about buying one with a longer tongue. But the extension allows our highlander to also open the truck with the rack on.
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Maybe it doesn’t bug others as much, and I’d certainly deal with the visible receiver if there were no other options, but I much prefer the invisible look of the Draw Tite Hidden Hitch For the 98% of the time that I don’t have the bike rack installed.
 

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Maybe it doesn’t bug others as much, and I’d certainly deal with the visible receiver if there were no other options, but I much prefer the invisible look of the Draw Tite Hidden Hitch For the 98% of the time that I don’t have the bike rack installed.
Agreed, from the back it looks good, but from the side looks almost like I have a tailpipe! Although from a higher angle it's not visible
 

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Hi all,
I got the UHaul hitch installed yesterday and am now thinking of how I could cover up the holes on either side of the hitch to keep dirt, snow, etc. from getting up in there.

My first thought is to cut the piece of plastic that they cut out in half and then somehow glue or attach it to either side maybe using construction double sided tape that I've used to attach the corvette mounting pucks for lifting the MME. I could probably attach one half with the excess inside of the rest of the plastic frame but am not sure how I would do the same with the other half when I can't get my hand up in there.

Your thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated.
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Hi all,
I got the UHaul hitch installed yesterday and am now thinking of how I could cover up the holes on either side of the hitch to keep dirt, snow, etc. from getting up in there.

My first thought is to cut the piece of plastic that they cut out in half and then somehow glue or attach it to either side maybe using construction double sided tape that I've used to attach the corvette mounting pucks for lifting the MME. I could probably attach one half with the excess inside of the rest of the plastic frame but am not sure how I would do the same with the other half when I can't get my hand up in there.

Your thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated.
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My solution pics are attached... used the OEM cut of the bumper cover, modded for my rear pull shackle, plus some H pattern rubber strips and safety wire to securely hold things together.

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I had an Ecohitch installed at U-Haul today. A 4 flat wire was also installed. Total installation time was a little less than 3.5 hours. Biggest complaint was the removal of multiple Funk bolts/nuts to reach the 12V battery. I purchased the hitch and wiring prior to making an appointment and brought it into the location for installation. As seen in the photo, the hitch doesn't stick out. Recommended using a wireless Curt Echo Brake Controller if your trailer has brakes. Now to find a brake light to fit into the 2 inch hitch. U-Haul uses a unique elevated tire supporting ramping system to allow workers access under the vehicle. Here is the U-Tube video link: 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E | U-Haul Trailer Hitch Installation (youtube.com)

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