Subaru SVX Hitch (OEM) wanted

[Marcus]

I am searching for an used hitch (Subaru OEM) for my SVX :)

[Electrophil]

:confused: There was a "hitch" option? :confused:

[Earthworm]

Does not exist, sorry.

Some have had them made though.

Don't tow too much!

[ensteele]

There have been some member who have towed motorcycle trailers and it did not harm the tranny, but if loaded to heavy, it could do a number on it. :o

[Marcus]

Hi, I am a little bit uncertain wether Subaru ever offered an hitch for the SVX. I am sure they don't have it anymore (request @ www.subaruparts.com was negative). In a german forum I read there was one offered but is not available anymore.
In this forum I saw detailed pictures, but I do not know wether this was custom made or OEM. The thing is: Custom made is illegal in Germany (so is 5 speed and that's why I am stuck to EAT4). To get this features approved is expensive.
I just want this hitch to carry bikes occasionally. So I am searching for an used Subaru OEM hitch, if there is one...

Marcus

[Electrophil]

I don't truthfully think they exist. The transmission heats up too much as it is. I don't think the engineers would have allowed such an option.

You mean it's against the law in Germany to make up a hitch. The country with unlimited speed highways? :eek:

Wow.... I sincerely didn't know that.

[intelisevil]

You mean it's against the law in Germany to make up a hitch. The country with unlimited speed highways?
Maybe that's why it's illegal?

Imagine a trailer hitch giving out at 100+ mph . . . :eek:

[Electrophil]

Maybe that's why it's illegal?

Imagine a trailer hitch giving out at 100+ mph . . . :eek:

Yeah... Just imagined that. Wasn't pretty.

[Speedklix]

I saw one on ebay a while back, guy said he had it made at a hitch dealer. I don't see why trailer hitch would be a problem if you just want to throw a few bikes on. I used to just remove the front wheel and slide it in the trunk with the back seat down.

[kuroneko_sama]

they do make bike racks that work with spoilers and stuff but im not sure you mean that cause youd probly have done it already you must mean motorcycles

[n00b on demand]

I don't truthfully think they exist. The transmission heats up too much as it is. I don't think the engineers would have allowed such an option.

You mean it's against the law in Germany to make up a hitch. The country with unlimited speed highways? :eek:

Wow.... I sincerely didn't know that.

You think if the engineers knew about the tranny they would actually just let it go into production like that...hence the TSB's on the tranny. :)

[solarsvx]

they dont make them, but you can have a custom made one for around 400-600 dollars is what i was quoted, they have to cut out portions of the rear bumper cover.