Hooking Up Trailer Lights

[Trailer-Guy]

Any one have any experience or know of any source of data on how to hook up trailer lights to my 2003 PT Cruiser.

[IRPT]

Check out this link for info: http://www.ptdoityourself.net/ptreeseguide.html

BTW, welcome to the forum!!

[PT_Sean]

quote:Originally posted by IRPT

Check out this link for info: http://www.ptdoityourself.net/ptreeseguide.html

CooL! I wrote those de-structions up. If they are not specific enough, ask away, I can help. I have done 4 of these already.

Sean

[IRPT]

PT Sean, thanks, I used those instructions when I did my hitch and lights!

[Trailer-Guy]

Thanks for the really great reply. What are your thoughts on the Reese hitch vs the HiddenHitch? Both have install instructions on the site. I am leaning towards the HiddenHitch as it has a more standard receiver size. Happy Thanksgiving.

[IRPT]

Trailer-Guy, I've got the Hidden Hitch, installed it myself in about 2 hours start to finish. Took my time, it was very easy and I am pleased with the hitch.

Here's a pic of it installed:

[PT_Sean]

quote:Originally posted by Trailer-Guy

Thanks for the really great reply. What are your thoughts on the Reese hitch vs the HiddenHitch? Both have install instructions on the site. I am leaning towards the HiddenHitch as it has a more standard receiver size. Happy Thanksgiving.

Hi- I have installed BOTH a Reese and a Hidden (brand name). There is NO DOUBT that the Hidden brand can be done faster (4 bols, budda-bing, DONE). The Reese requires you to drill a hole into the cavity the where the trailights fit. Its hidden of course, just a little more troublesome to install. I like it however, because THAT bolt gives a little more security. The hitch CANNOT be removed (on purpose or by accident) without that extra nut/bolt being removed. That has pros and cons of course.

I have the Reese.

The Reese is also a FLATTER profile, versus the Hidden which is more square. Your call really.

Good luck.

Pics of the install: http://members5.clubphoto.com/sean33...ner-5f8d.phtml




Hidden hitch profile;




Reese (sorry, kinda dark)