Probing the Hive Mind of Oppo....trailer hitch help...

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike) 07/01/2019 at 12:11 • Filed to: Trailer Hitch, Trailers, Towing

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Hey all! This is a question for all you trailer-towers out there. So....this trailer hitch was left at our house when we first moved in back in 2004. I know NOTHING about trailer hitches other than the minimum of that they need a receiver on the vehicle (which come in different sizes and types), have a max weight, max tongue weight, etc.

This one has me confused as most North American trailer hitch receivers that mount on the vehicle that I’ve seen are a squared-tube shape. This one looks to slot into a recei ver that is flat...? I see no brand or model number on it anywhere, but I do see a bit of writing - a 18 on the top above the rear hitch hole (...?) and on the bottom, “Max. Gross Trailer WT 2000 lbs” and “Max. Tongue WT 200 lbs”

There’s some other writing on there as well...maybe 2 characters...? A ‘T’ and a ‘7' may be...? They are worn away, so I have no idea. We’re just looking to sell it to get it out of our way now that we are doing some in-depth ‘spring cleaning’.

Can anybody help me with more information on it or it’s age or possible approx imate value?

For what it is, it’s in really good shape....sure, some surface rust, but the majority of it is still even shiny as it only must’ve been used a few times. It’s a really hefty piece.

Any help is appreciated! :)

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/01/2019 at 13:31

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That looks like an old bumper mount hitch for a 60's or 70's car.  The two slotted holes are where it bolts to the bumper, and the ball mounts into the big hole at the end.  As for its value, unless you know what car it fits and happen to find someone still towing stuff with their classic car, it is probably scrap metal.

This is an example of a bumper hitch kit for a late 60's GM B-body.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 07/01/2019 at 14:05

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Thanks mate! I knew it was an older hitch, but didn’t think it would be that old...c’est la vie, haha!