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I am debating on putting a Hitch on my Forte Koup. I don't want to haul anything I just want to buy one of those bike carriers that attach to hitches.

Currently I use one of those trunk mounted bike carriers and it will eventually damage the car.

Would a hitch look stupid on a Koup? and do they even make them?
 
Bakrauf said:
I am debating on putting a Hitch on my Forte Koup. I don't want to haul anything I just want to buy one of those bike carriers that attach to hitches.

Currently I use one of those trunk mounted bike carriers and it will eventually damage the car.

Would a hitch look stupid on a Koup? and do they even make them?
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Yes they do, and all you really see is the little square piece. I've bought all my last 10 yrs worth of hitches from eTrailers.
 
I have seen them on E-bay for our koups for sale. They are a class-1 hitch so it would work for your needs Bakrauf. I used to have a hitch on my old 1986 300ZX to pull my jet ski around. I would'nt want to tow anything bigger than that with these koups.
 
Kenny C said:
What happened to all of the posts in this thread?? Did I miss something?
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Me thinks you are having a senile moment...LoL!

Are you referring to this thread:
http://kiaforteforum.com/kia-forte-koup-sedan-forums/Thread-Yes-the-SX-can-tow-a-small-camper?highlight=trailer
 
KoupCoupe said:
Me thinks you are having a senile moment...LoL!

Are you referring to this thread:
http://kiaforteforum.com/kia-forte-koup-sedan-forums/Thread-Yes-the-SX-can-tow-a-small-camper?highlight=trailer
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Umm....yeah... :crazy:

Thanks!
 
mschiavoni said:
dont worry, he'll get those moments someday too ;)
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Wattaya mean someday...I get them daily now...LoL!!! That's how I was able to tell he had one...:P
 
I ordered a Curt hitch for the my Koup Today.. I'll post pics when i get it in and on
 
Hitch is in and I put it on this morning.. It actually does not look that bad. Took me about 30 mins to install it. I'll post a pic if anyone is interested.
 
Bakrauf said:
Hitch is in and I put it on this morning.. It actually does not look that bad. Took me about 30 mins to install it. I'll post a pic if anyone is interested.
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Please post pics. I am about to move from Southern Indiana to NW Texas. Would love to mount one of those basket/tray things to haul more crap. I'll be staying in a hotel for a month or two while the wife is selling the house up here...so I need to bring a bunch of crap to the hotel with me!

Do you have a part number for the hitch? What size is the receiver?
 
Kenny C said:
Please post pics. I am about to move from Southern Indiana to NW Texas. Would love to mount one of those basket/tray things to haul more crap. I'll be staying in a hotel for a month or two while the wife is selling the house up here...so I need to bring a bunch of crap to the hotel with me!

Do you have a part number for the hitch? What size is the receiver?
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I bought this off of Ebay CURT 11019, Class 1 Receiver Hitch - 1-1/4" Receiver Tube. All I want mine for is to Transport bikes on a bike rack and I may get one of those baskets you are talking about. The Hitches are about $150.00 no matter where you get them at. As you can see the side view you can hardly tell it is even on there. The back photo I bent down to get a straight shot other than that you cant tell its there. If you need other angles let me know.

It comes with a piece that you can mount a Ball hitch on, but i dont plan to tow anything. When the bike rack gets in Ill post picks of that as well. I think a basket would kick ass on this hitch and give you a whole lot of extra room, like for a beer cooler!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120633297597&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

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Other options

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2010_Kia_Forte+Koup.htm

http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Draw-Tite/6500.html
 
Not bad...I've considered a hitch to tow a pedal boat around with on my sedan...not much weight at all.
 
Bakrauf said:
I bought this off of Ebay CURT 11019, Class 1 Receiver Hitch - 1-1/4" Receiver Tube. All I want mine for is to Transport bikes on a bike rack and I may get one of those baskets you are talking about. The Hitches are about $150.00 no matter where you get them at. As you can see the side view you can hardly tell it is even on there. The back photo I bent down to get a straight shot other than that you cant tell its there. If you need other angles let me know.

It comes with a piece that you can mount a Ball hitch on, but i dont plan to tow anything. When the bike rack gets in Ill post picks of that as well. I think a basket would kick ass on this hitch and give you a whole lot of extra room, like for a beer cooler!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120633297597&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

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KiaHitch1.jpg
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Looks good. Thanks for all of the info!
 
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