Hitch haulers and small cars

[Kaylee.S]

I'm in the market for a new car, I'd love to have something small and sporty that's good on gas for commuting into the city. My new job is downtown and im going to have about a 45 min to hour long commute, so the suburbans gotta go!

Does anyone use a hitch hauler on a smaller car or a hatchback?

 

[Big Kahuna]

New Job? A small SUV would be ok. But a small car, the rear suspension might not be up to the task.

 

[Kaylee.S]

New Job? A small SUV would be ok. But a small car, the rear suspension might not be up to the task.

New job! I'm moving to SoCal!! I figured a small car wouldn't be up to it, but I didn't know what small hatchs or crossovers were out there that might be able to handle it?

 

[Sanoman]

whoa! Cali girl! You can't leave!

 

[Big Kahuna]

What about a small Pickup like a Tacoma? Or Jeep Wrangler? not exactly sporty but practical.

 

[Kaylee.S]

What about a small Pickup like a Tacoma? Or Jeep Wrangler? not exactly sporty but practical.

Those are actually both currently at the top of my list!! Haha. I was just wondering if anyone is making it work with something smaller.

 

[Kaylee.S]

whoa! Cali girl! You can't leave!

Don't worry! I'll still come to the east coast freerides!!

 

[Big Kahuna]

check out the Hitch Hauler Threads........ But honestly, I would get a 4 door Wranger with a good set of tires. There are so many places to go trail riding out there..... So much to explore.

 

[newbee]

Yeah most small SUVs don't have a full frame under them. They only have a 1x1 hitch on the back for bike racks ect. My friend just went thru all that for his wife. The went with a 4runner in the end

 

[TOBY]

Toyota Venza you can get it in an all-wheel-drive and they come with a 2 inch receiver

 

[SpaceCowboy]

I have an all aluminum trailer that weights maybe 100 lbs. I can pull a ski with my small subcompact. I still get 38-41 mpg

 

[Kaylee.S]

Toyota Venza you can get it in an all-wheel-drive and they come with a 2 inch receiver

That def checks the boxes, but it looks like a squished minivan!! Lmao!! Do you have one?

 

[TOBY]

That def checks the boxes, but it looks like a squished minivan!! Lmao!! Do you have one?

I don’t not yet it will be my next car or squished van. LOL

 

[Kaylee.S]

I have an all aluminum trailer that weights maybe 100 lbs. I can pull a ski with my small subcompact. I still get 38-41 mpg

A trailer is def an option too. The hitch hauler is super convenient and easy to use. But I'm not opposed to a small car and a trailer. The focus rs is pretty sweet...

 

[CD155MX]

I'm moving to SoCal!!

What part?

 

[Kaylee.S]

What part?

Job is in downtown LA, I'm looking at places in the Redondo/Manhattan beach area.

 

[CD155MX]

Job is in downtown LA, I'm looking at places in the Redondo/Manhattan beach area.

Good stuff. I'm about 90 min east (w/o traffic) of there. @long beach local , @SuperJetGirl , and @subnsxr live pretty close where you'll be though if you're looking for locals to ride with.

 

[Kaylee.S]

Good stuff. I'm about 90 min east (w/o traffic) of there. @long beach local , @SuperJetGirl , and @subnsxr live pretty close where you'll be though if you're looking for locals to ride with.

Awesome!! Def looking to find a local ride group! @rhugo21 is out there too!

 

[Proformance1]

Hitch hauler and even small trucks don't work well. Locals have to do adjustable hitch hauler so it does not scrape out of parking lots. I'd do a small car and trailer for the win. or mid sized SUV with 500 lb tonuge capacity min.

 

[yamanube]

Hitch hauler on anything unibody scares me, the inserts just don't seem up to the task, I have seen some pulling out of a Jeep Cherokee (XJ) "frame" from hitch hauler use.
From my experience:
Jeep Cherokee - my frame inserts where okay, the suspension sagged hard, everything else worked okay
Ford Ranger - suspension sagged a bit, everything else was good
Nissan Frontier - about the same as the Ranger
F250 - couldn't even tell it was back there