iMiEV as workhorse

[jray3]

https://imgur.com/nvEBr6z
Nope, just hauling a greasy engine to the shop and didn't want to crank up the truck...

(Aargh, still can't get the hang of posting photos to this forum!)

[wmcbrine]

[PV1]

How much does that weigh? That has to be pushing the 200 lb. tongue weight.

[jray3]

PV1, my sources say the engine weighs 220 lbs at full fighting trim. The weight was no issue. FWIW, I redrilled the hitch tube for minimum space behind the bumper, which reduces the moment arm and pretty much eliminates driveway scraping!

[kiev]

Buckets of tools and bins of bolts, jugs of juice and a case of water, duffel bags of clothes, a seat full of lumber and a pocket full of schells...



no seats were harmed in the filming of this road trip

[wmcbrine]

Buckets of tools and bins of bolts, jugs of juice and a case of water, duffel bags of clothes, a seat full of lumber and a pocket full of schells...

♬ These are a few of my favorite things ♩

[bradleydavidgood777]

Is a hitch sold anymore? I seem to remember the last place stopped making it.

[jray3]

Is a hitch sold anymore? I seem to remember the last place stopped making it.

Torklift Central displayed at our NDEW car show on Sunday and said they had discontinued the i-MiEV hitch due to very low volumes but I think the last straw was a customer return this year due to claimed 'poor fitment'. They used my car to re-confirm a proper fit but then stopped offering it. Of course the plans are still on file, and I might be able to sweet-talk em into welding up another.
However, if not planning on serious towing and you just wanna carry a bicycle or two, I'd consider building the lightweight hitch described here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2344&p=18912&hilit=trailer+hitch#p18912

[bradleydavidgood777]

Thanks, beyond my capabilities and tools.

[jray3]

Thanks, beyond my capabilities and tools.

Me too, but any local welder should be able to knock one together.