[rumrunner]

summer is coming and I can't resist accessorizing. spent a ton of money on my Forester which wound up disappointing me so I'm trying the best I can to resist all the same goodies like skid plates etc. with my Jeep. I still have my roof basket so I ordered some aftermarket cross bars which seem to have good reviews. I also scheduled a U-Haul hitch install which should go OK despite all the negatives I've read. someone I work with always has U-Haul do their hitch and they change their car lease every 2 years. I guess I'll come back to this thread as I get these 2 things hooked up

 

[cspaced]

What was the cost for the uhaul hitch?
Post some pics when done!

 

[rumrunner]

part # HTHW Lifetime warranty 5.00
part # 36545 Sportframe 1 1/4 inch Rec (Powder Coat) 179.95
Hitch Labor 37.50
On-Line Labor Discount -10.00
Tax 11.25
Total $223.70
Total Paid -$223.70
Amount Due $0.00

 

[Polestar]

I'd also like to know how well the hitch fits... On my 2008 Liberty I couldn't find one that fit well and always had to use a hitch rattle clamp...which is a pain when you want to remove your hitch and need to bust out a ratchet and undo the clamp and I'd rather find one that fits well without having to go that route on the Cherokee.

 

[gravitywell]

I wonder if this will be a cut-through-the-bumper cover hitch, or a below-the-bumper-cover hitch.

Looking forward to seeing what they install.

Are they also doing a wiring harness?

 

[rumrunner]

not getting the wiring

 

[Mark_]

not getting the wiring

So no trailer towing then..?

 

[rumrunner]

So no trailer towing then..?

no plans anyway. just have the 4 cyl. thought about using a small trailer for car-camping once or twice but we managed without one. this is will just be for a bike rack. and even that won't get much use

 

[Sparks123]

I live near Chicago and bought my own Curt 13172 hitch. Having uhaul install tomorrow and they charge $60 without wiring.

 

[rumrunner]

I live near Chicago and bought my own Curt 13172 hitch. Having uhaul install tomorrow and they charge $60 without wiring.

great! let us know how it goes! my apt. isn't until 4/2/16

 

[rumrunner]

bars came in 1 or 2 days ago I forget. but wifey is sick w flu, then we had to get her car to tech for service and tonite we have to update kids college financial aid apps. ugh. hoping to test the bars soon. wonder if I should bring the roof basket out for testing as well. some time before the summer vaca would be good :/

 

[rumrunner]

I'll only use these for one week when I use the roof basket later at the end of June but they look OK as-is I guess. I wouldn't drive around with them just like this. Installing them wasn't too bad just don't rush it or do it hungry. I started but it was cold and drizzly so I brought them in to open them up with the allen wrench. I marked them and put the bottom inserts in. Better not lose the allen wrench (long handle) & keys, cuz w/o them I can't install the bars. It got dark so I didn't test the basket on top but I don't expect an issue. I might try again before game-time when it warms up.





let's see if I can post a slideshow link instead of a ton of pics

http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/s...eep Cherokee Limited/Cross Bars by Brighlines

 

[cspaced]

What's the second antenna all about??

 

[rumrunner]

oh that's just for the CB. had one since I was in my late teens. can't seem to let 'm go. this one was a weather radio too. the base needs a little touchup paint. works great with the mag mount & center load antenna. was gonna hard mount an antenna as I have with past 3 vehicles but this temp solution is working great ...

 

[Mudman1]

oh that's just for the CB. had one since I was in my late teens. can't seem to let 'm go. this one was a weather radio too. the base needs a little touchup paint. works great with the mag mount & center load antenna. was gonna hard mount an antenna as I have with past 3 vehicles but this temp solution is working great ...

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Midland-HH54VP-Portable-Emergency-Weather/dp/B003DMIGQC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1458913120&sr=8-7&keywords=NOAA+weather+radio+midland[/ame]

I used to have a CB with NOAA in every vehicle. The Jeep does not have a good spot for one. I bought this one for my travels. One set of Energizer Lithium lasts over a year.

 

[mowcowbell]

OP: noticed you mentioned the Subaru Forester disappointed you. Did you have the 2.5L or the 2.0L engine in yours? What disappointed you about it?

I'm looking at buying a new 2016 Forester 2.0 XT Touring (my wife drives the TH), and have read very positive reviews on the Subaru.

 

[gravitywell]

Any updates with the U-Haul hitch?

I'm pretty interested in a more inexpensive alternative. I'd use it almost exclusively as a step to get on the Gobi ladder.

 

[rumrunner]

Any updates with the U-Haul hitch?

I'm pretty interested in a more inexpensive alternative. I'd use it almost exclusively as a step to get on the Gobi ladder.

sparks123 was supposed to get his on 3/23 haven't heard back from him/her

mine is scheduled for 4/2

 

[rumrunner]

OP: noticed you mentioned the Subaru Forester disappointed you. Did you have the 2.5L or the 2.0L engine in yours? What disappointed you about it? I'm looking at buying a new 2016 Forester 2.0 XT Touring (my wife drives the TH), and have read very positive reviews on the Subaru.

I had a 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 with 5 spd manual trans. I loved it but it had 3 engine block swaps for high oil consumption. 1 per year for 3 years and I was on my 4th engine including the original. I had enough when they did the last one and it sounded noisy and they said bring it back we'll check it out. I couldn't, I was done. It took a few months of hard core shopping but I took the loss and moved to the Jeep.

love this one lol

 

[rumrunner]

http://www.amazon.com/Midland-HH54V...20&sr=8-7&keywords=NOAA+weather+radio+midland

I used to have a CB with NOAA in every vehicle. The Jeep does not have a good spot for one. I bought this one for my travels. One set of Energizer Lithium lasts over a year.

hey thanks for that link. just put it on my wish list!

btw - I velcro'd my CB to the right side of the console, the passenger seat can still slide forward and there's enough room so that the glove box doesn't hit it. it's powered with an accessory plug inside the console. I just keep the mic in the tray with the front power outlet and SD card slot. fits fine with change and is easy to move when necessary. if I remember I'll post a pic.

OK, grabbed a pic from the forester forum showing same location I had it there