Installed Curt 11184 Hitch on 2011 Vert

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 10:19 AM

I installed the Curt 11184 Hitch this morning on my 2011 Vert. I must say I am very pleased. The fit was perfect. The install went very well. The two top bolts were a little difficult to tighten so you will need a flexible 19mm socket to get there but all in all very easy to do. The Curt instructions were perfect and very clear and to cut out the plastic cover was well detailed and accurate as can be.

Bike rack to come!!!

Some photos for those interested.

Gray_Panther · 02-05-2015, 11:24 AM

Nice. Didnt't know we could install a hitch on our cars.

dtla1 · 02-05-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Nice. Didnt't know we could install a hitch on our cars.

Yup, our friend Max L. was selling one for the longest time. Not sure if he still has it still.

mrvco · 02-05-2015, 01:02 PM

Is that a 1-1/4" receiver? How much plastic did you have to cut away? And how much does the hitch weigh?

Gray_Panther · 02-05-2015, 01:15 PM

Curious, what is our towing capacity?

FactorX81 · 02-05-2015, 04:50 PM

Fyi if you didn't trim the muffler hanger its going to hit the hitch. Its not in their instructions but trust me it will interfere. I have this hitch on my car for my bike rack and love it btw.

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvco

Is that a 1-1/4" receiver? How much plastic did you have to cut away? And how much does the hitch weigh?

Yep 1 1/4 and about about 5 inches by 2.5 inches and about 20lbs.

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FactorX81

Fyi if you didn't trim the muffler hanger its going to hit the hitch. Its not in their instructions but trust me it will interfere. I have this hitch on my car for my bike rack and love it btw.

It says about 2000lbs towing weight.

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FactorX81

Fyi if you didn't trim the muffler hanger its going to hit the hitch. Its not in their instructions but trust me it will interfere. I have this hitch on my car for my bike rack and love it btw.

I got no rubbing or interference.

FactorX81 · 02-05-2015, 05:04 PM

You will. When I installed mine I could fit my finger in between the hanger and the cross bar when the car was cold. In the summer when the car was hot it would literally be resting on it. I trimmed it a small amount and then it hit whenever I hit a bump so I had to trim it again.

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FactorX81

You will. When I installed mine I could fit my finger in between the hanger and the cross bar when the car was cold. In the summer when the car was hot it would literally be resting on it. I trimmed it a small amount and then it hit whenever I hit a bump so I had to trim it again.

Thanks for the advice. I am in Miami so when it starts to rub I will make the adjustment since I am too lazy to take it back off right now!!!

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FactorX81

You will. When I installed mine I could fit my finger in between the hanger and the cross bar when the car was cold. In the summer when the car was hot it would literally be resting on it. I trimmed it a small amount and then it hit whenever I hit a bump so I had to trim it again.

So how much did you trim? 1/4 inch? more or less?

FactorX81 · 02-05-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock1965

So how much did you trim? 1/4 inch? more or less?

about 1/4in notch.

Rock1965 · 02-05-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FactorX81

about 1/4in notch.

Thanks!!! BTW What bike rack do you have? Looking for a 2-3 bike Bike Rack. Do you have any pics with it on?

FactorX81 · 02-05-2015, 08:49 PM

I have the cheap double thule. I posted some pics here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718585
I don't recommend it as it damaged the finish on my fuel. They make a slightly more expensive one that grips the front wheel which is better. It is both more sturdy and holds the bikes more securely. I ride a mountain bike with an angled top tube and the over the top hold down doesn't work very well.

david in germany · 02-06-2015, 08:55 AM

I really can't understand why American hitch companies won't get off of their butts and make hitches like the German companies.. On my 118i when I remove the hitch Ball neck you can't even tell I have the thing installed. I am definately installing a Westfalia Hitch on my 335i before it leaves Germany.

migueloceguera · 03-21-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by david in germany

I really can't understand why American hitch companies won't get off of their butts and make hitches like the German companies.. On my 118i when I remove the hitch Ball neck you can't even tell I have the thing installed. I am definately installing a Westfalia Hitch on my 335i before it leaves Germany.

https://etowbars.com/us/Towbars/BMW/...-Towbar?page=2

migueloceguera · 03-21-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by david in germany

I really can't understand why American hitch companies won't get off of their butts and make hitches like the German companies.. On my 118i when I remove the hitch Ball neck you can't even tell I have the thing installed. I am definately installing a Westfalia Hitch on my 335i before it leaves Germany.

https://etowbars.com/us/Towbars/BMW/...-Towbar?page=2

so this thing is $1k?

JimVonBaden · 03-21-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by migueloceguera

https://etowbars.com/us/Towbars/BMW/...-Towbar?page=2

so this thing is $1k?

Yikes! I installed mine a few weeks ago, with wiring, for under $200!

JimVonBaden · 05-18-2019, 01:20 PM

Finally used my 128 to tow something. I picked up this Vespa for $700. It was a 250 mile round trip. Pulled like a dream. Mileage was 23 mpg, down 4 mpg from empty trailer, with was down 2 mpg from no trailer. The lighting worked just fine.

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FactorX81 First Lieutenant 29 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, 2014 Ford Escape Ti Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have the cheap double thule. I posted some pics here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718585 I don't recommend it as it damaged the finish on my fuel. They make a slightly more expensive one that grips the front wheel which is better. It is both more sturdy and holds the bikes more securely. I ride a mountain bike with an angled top tube and the over the top hold down doesn't work very well.
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