Tow bar ( Hitch)

[SteveMopar]

Not sure if this is the correct section, mods please move if not.

I am wanting to fit a tow bar or Hitch as you call it. I want it hidden somehow when not being used.

Anybody made one up, any  pics, and ideas appreciated.

Thanks.

Edited March 15, 2017 by SteveMopar

[SteveMopar]

Just done a search, ignore this thread,found loads of info.

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

I think you are speaking of a receiver hitch.....and by your avatar you own a P15...while I have installed receiver hitches to three different old mopars, a P15 has not been one of them.  Your best bet is to see what may be available in your local wrecking yard in England, measure what you need for attaching to the frame rails...do ensure you place stiffeners on each side to attach a bit more forward on the frame to prevent any rocking of your mounts that will fatigue your frame and possibily crack it.  These are not a hard job to do for the most part, fining a receiver to modify is your first step...grab a tape and good luck in your hunt

 

[austinsailor]

I have a receiver hitch on my 1940 Dodge. I'm many miles from it or I would send pictures.

It was built and installed by Spiller Custom Hitches, Austin, Tx for about $300 15 years ago.  Works quite well.

Basically, there is a 1 1/4" reciever up under the bumper. It's back far enough and high enough that you can't normally see it. The ball mount (piece with the trailer hitch ball on it) goes out, then curves up, so that when installed the top of the ball is about flush with the top of the bumper.

 

there are 2 cross pieces below, going just below the tank and frame. Those have flat bars bent to fit (2 each side) to the outside of the frame. Pictures would help a lot.

Please note: Most collector insurance policies will not cover pulling trailers. Worse, you'll be cancelled. If they see the hitch in the photos you send, most won't write the policy.

When I talked to Hagerty about this, I told them I'd read my policy  and it mentioned nothing about pulling trailers. They said that on the initial application one question was "will you pull a trailer". If you answered yes, they would not sell you insurance. If you answered no and ever did, it is fraud and your policy was "void from inception",

 

there are a few that will cover pulling a trailer. Ask before hand.

 

[SteveMopar]

Thanks for the replies , will be making a custom ,one off.