Bumper? or Receiver?
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Road Master
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Bumper? or Receiver?
Ok, I don't even have a trailer yet but I am already obsessing over which type of trailer hitch I should get for my 09 Ultra. I really like the looks of the receiver hitch better when not in use, but I suspect the bumper hitch is more stable/secure/sturdy when towing. The receiver hitch looks like it might have some tongue height adjustability that the bumper style doesn't have, but the bumper style probably doesn't rattle around like the receiver. You experienced trailer haulers have any good advice for me?
Road Warrior
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The receiver hitch is just as sturdy, will give you many more options and there are anti-rattle devices out there if there is any slight "wiggle-noise" that may bother you. While not in use.....take the draw bar out and it won't rattle and you won't bust your shin when you walk around the bike with no trailer attached. And....you can find all sorts of little inserts to stick in there....even the Bar-n-Shield.
Last edited by 0734; Nov 6, 2010 at 01:57 PM.
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Road Master
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Thanks 1550vt. Knowing this forum, I kinda expected a lot of strong opinions regarding hitch selection, but I guess it's not a very controversial subject. I was leaning toward the receiver hitch anyway, so your comments are appreciated.
Road Warrior
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I think you will be pleased and the receiver hitch will not be as obnoxious as the ball back there when you don't need it. You can get all sorts of draw bars in any height to raise or lower the tongue on whatever trailer you may purchase or pull. The receiver just gives you many more options. I have seen/read where folks had issues with trailer tongue height and have gone so far as to put a "bend" in the tongue, or add an extended-height ball to make things work. With the receiver....it will be easy to overcome those issues.
I agree with 1550vt. I enjoy having my hitch as a receiver. and to stop rattles I just put a wrap of electrical tape on the draw-bar and that made it plenty snug for when I don't want to pull the bar but don't want any rattles 
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Road Master
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Ended up with a receiver hitch from Khrome Werks. Looks to be of good quality and powder coated black. Anxious to get it installed to see how it looks and how it performs. Now I'm on the hunt for a reasonably priced wire harness and isolator combo.
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