TRAC IT

[Chris]

Well I finally finished my trailer and hitch project for winter break. The trailer arrived first and was simply a matter of assembling. I originally ordered a hitch from Draw Tite for a 2dr civic because there wasn't one for the del sol. This was a stronger model than the one I currently have because it attached to the outer frame rails. There were bolts that dropped down through the existing holes in the frame rails, but they were too long. I spent several hours attempting to install this one but eventually took it to a trailer place in town. He confirmed it was the wrong hitch and ordered the Rigid hitch I have now. This one attaches to the tow hook on the back of the car and then you must cut away part of teh lower bumper and drill through the rear bumper and hang it from there. Its rated at 100lbs on the tongue (weight directly down on the hitch- which is plenty for my purpose). The drilling was extremely hard and tons of crap kept falling on me. I wore eye protection but somehow still got a piece of dirt in my eye and woke up at 5am the next morning in extreme pain. It took 30 min to flush out, but I'm ok now... Today I did all the wiring for the brake, turn signals, and running lights. I thought this was going to be really confusing, but the wires simply spliced into the tail lights in the trunk and I can close the trunk lid down on the wires which connect to the trailer adapter.


Here are some pics, it will allow me to transport my wheels, tools, and MM gear like the bbq bin and tent! Sorry for the huge size... don't know how to resize.


The hitch- notice the cut away bumper.


Check out the license plate!


My dad and I cut this pressure treated ply wood to fit and added several tie down hooks for the wheels and gear.


Some of the gear I'll have on the trailer. The wheels will be strapped down and I found an old bike lock that will actually fit through teh wheels so they are locked.


Christmas gift.


My dad's Christmas gift! We now have air tools (impact, air hammer, ratchet, and deep metric sockets) It also is great for tire inflating.