whats a good hide away trailer hitch for 2001 a6
04-25-2006, 12:06 PM
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whats a good hide away trailer hitch for 2001 a6
Looking to get a hitch to pull a single jet ski. I want one that isnt real visible. Anyone have any input or know of brands or where to get one.
2001 A6 2.8L AWD
2001 A6 2.8L AWD
04-25-2006, 01:06 PM
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The only one available in North America that I could find was made by Da'lan
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/90392/img_0188.jpg"></center><p>It is not really invisible. And infact, it is starting to rust after being installed for about 1 month. Unfortuately it is you only real option.
There is the Allroad hitch that tucks up out of the way, but I could not find anyone who successfully installed it on a A6 sedan.
Also, I found one in Europe that mounts on the sedan, and is hidden like the allroad hitch. Only thing is that the site was in German, and it appeared to be over 1000 euros and special order. Sorry, I cant remember the name of the company, but I found the info somewhere in the archives.
Dalan hitch is class 1 only by the way. Allroad is class 2 and it replaces the entire rear beam in the bumper.
There is the Allroad hitch that tucks up out of the way, but I could not find anyone who successfully installed it on a A6 sedan.
Also, I found one in Europe that mounts on the sedan, and is hidden like the allroad hitch. Only thing is that the site was in German, and it appeared to be over 1000 euros and special order. Sorry, I cant remember the name of the company, but I found the info somewhere in the archives.
Dalan hitch is class 1 only by the way. Allroad is class 2 and it replaces the entire rear beam in the bumper.
04-25-2006, 03:26 PM
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What sort of hitch do you use in the US? Is it a 50mm ball? If so, then you could buy....
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/41826/dsc00165.jpg"></center><p>
one the same as mine.
I have some more pics in my PP.
Once installed it is completely invisible and rated at Audi's recomended towing limits.
The only caveat is whether it will clear the US spec rear bumper?
I can provide meassurements if that is of any use.<ul><li><a href="http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/towbars/vehicle_technical_details.aspx?VehicleID=214033884 2">Witter.</a></li></ul>
one the same as mine.
I have some more pics in my PP.
Once installed it is completely invisible and rated at Audi's recomended towing limits.
The only caveat is whether it will clear the US spec rear bumper?
I can provide meassurements if that is of any use.<ul><li><a href="http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/towbars/vehicle_technical_details.aspx?VehicleID=214033884 2">Witter.</a></li></ul>
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04-25-2006, 03:33 PM
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Da'Lan, but it's not completely hidden, pix of it mounted on my A6
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8108/audi_016.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8108/audi_019.jpg">
Man, I sure am getting a lot of mileage out of these pictures.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8108/audi_019.jpg">
Man, I sure am getting a lot of mileage out of these pictures.
04-26-2006, 02:26 AM
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That one looks great.
I would have bought that if it was available in North America.
Couple of questions:
Do you know what class it is?
Can you also fit a 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch receiver instead of the ball (I use mine for a bike rack so this would be imperative)
How long does it take, how much effort is involved in attaching the ball attachment?
Once attached, does the ball attachment have much flex or sway, side to side, or up and down?
Couple of questions:
Do you know what class it is?
Can you also fit a 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch receiver instead of the ball (I use mine for a bike rack so this would be imperative)
How long does it take, how much effort is involved in attaching the ball attachment?
Once attached, does the ball attachment have much flex or sway, side to side, or up and down?