AWDFan Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'd like to get a trailer hitch installed on my wife's 2011 Outback (3.6R). Of course, the local dealer quoted an absurd price to install the Subaru hitch. The local U-Haul locations get mixed reviews, but they can do turn key install for a good price. I've looked at the options on http://www.etrailer.com, but if I ordered a hitch from them I'd have to find somebody to install it for me. (Don't bother suggesting I do it myself. I've installed a hitch before, and I'm not going to do it again right now.) Are there any shops in suburban MD (or even NoVA) that would install a third-party hitch for a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 18, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 18, 2012 Where in MD are you? Hollenshade's in Towson is good -- they charge actual time spent if it's less than the book time, and book time if it's more. Oh, also, why not do it yourself? Only partially kidding here. Did the previous vehicle you installed a hitch on come with the holes pre-drilled like Subarus do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDFan Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'm in Gaithersburg. Towson is a bit out of the way, but I'd go that far for a good shop. I've also got some friends in Towson, so that would be a bonus there. I assume this in the place you mean? http://www.hollenshades.com/ As for not installing it myself, I'm dealing with some health issues right now that make it hard to do any kind of heavy lifting or other strenuous activity. I can afford to pay somebody else to install it, so I'd rather not even try it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 22, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yes, that is the place. Understandable reason to not DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Gaithersburg? Go to Andrewtech 240-683-1000 [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 so how much do hitches go for just curious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 22, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 22, 2012 so how much do hitches go for just curious? I picked mine up locally, used, a few weeks back for $70. Not installed yet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDFan Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm looking at ordering from http://www.etrailer.com. I think the hitches they offer were in the $160 ballpark. That's for 3500-4000 lb towing capacity, 2" receiver. Wiring harness and other accessories are extra. I also priced it out at U-Haul's website and the prices for just the hitch were about the same. U-Haul's complete package with installation was something like $360. But their reviews are mixed. I called a few shops about installation today. Andrewtech and DPS will both do it. I haven't made any decisions, but I'm leaning toward DPS. Not only can they get to it much sooner, but their labor rate is lower. The guy at Andrewtech said they are booked until the third week of April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I got my hitch from e-trailers. Hands down, Andrewtech is the better of those two shops. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxFan7 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I know this is an old thread but incase anyone else needs a hitch installed in Maryland - The Hitch Man, Inc. has two locations - Waldorf and Taneytown, http://www.thehitchmaninc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acumenhokie Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I got a hitch this year for my Forester. Hitch was $120 and install was $80. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EOYJSU/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 13147 Class III Receiver: Automotive[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDFan Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow, I guess I forgot to update this thread after my hitch install. I ended up going to Andrewtech and they were great to work with. The hitch is nice, although I've only used it for bike racks so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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