Looking at hitches:
https://www.amazon.ca/Reese-Towpower-06 ... 34&sr=8-25
https://www.amazon.ca/Reese-Towpower-51 ... 47&sr=8-27
and
https://www.amazon.ca/Draw-Tite-75122-M ... 34&sr=8-39
Looks like either will fit.
Will a full sized spare still fit underneath?
Do either stick out past the bumper to be a potential knee-knocker?
Does one 'tuck up' better...less of a chance of it getting caught on debris or a 'mound'?
Thanks in advance for any input!
Hitch for '03 Cargo
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Re: Hitch for '03 Cargo
The first hitch you linked to has a bow to it that will match the curve of the rear bumper if that’s important to you but the other two have twice the frame mount surface and that’s a notable difference. The receiver on mine is tucked under the bumper cover and poses no obstacle. I never remove the hitch from the receiver so yes it will get a shin if you aren’t careful. A full sized tire will fit. I just put new tires on my 03 and the 235/75r-16 spare cradled right up with no issues
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Re: Hitch for '03 Cargo
Thanks!
The one that's got a bow to it also has some other 'tabs' on it...maybe to attach to the bumper mount bolts for added support to make up for less frame mount points....am I correct?
The one that's got a bow to it also has some other 'tabs' on it...maybe to attach to the bumper mount bolts for added support to make up for less frame mount points....am I correct?
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Re: Hitch for '03 Cargo
Exactly right. Either way you will be fine. I can’t recall anyone ever tearing their hitch off their van. Just make sure to re-torque your hardware after your first use.
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1994 Safari conversion (sold) and miss'n it!
1999 Safari SLE AWD junked
2003 GMC Safari AWD SLT
cast iron Torsen equipped front diff
S-10 leafs-G80 rear w/3.73’s
2” body lift w/Falken Wildpeak AT’s
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1994 Safari conversion (sold) and miss'n it!
1999 Safari SLE AWD junked
2003 GMC Safari AWD SLT
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S-10 leafs-G80 rear w/3.73’s
2” body lift w/Falken Wildpeak AT’s
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Re: Hitch for '03 Cargo

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