Miata Mailing List: June 1995, Message #46
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   From: chang@sybase.com (Carlos Chang)
Subject: Re: trailer
   Date: Thu, 1 Jun 1995 14:04:34 -0400


Joe,

Whom did you call?  If you called Dalan directly, he'll high ball you 
because he can't undercut his distribution channels.  Try SDTS shown
below.  Get the receiver hitch unless you don't like your shins/knees.
It comes with a tongue adaptor anyway.

good luck,

-Carlos


> 
>     They gave me the name of a San Diego dealer, San Diego Trailer Supply
>     (619-469-2244). I called them and ordered the Da'Lan model #247262,
>     a 1 1/4" receiver hitch. (Their other model was #217324, a ball mount
>     hitch). The price was $115.95 + local CA tax + UPS shipping, and I received
>     it after 1 day (San Diego is right down the street from LA).
> 
> I'm also considering a receiver-type trailer hitch for carrying 
> bikes with either a Rhodes Receiver Shuttle or similar unit made 
> by Graber. I found some references in the archives about a 
> receiver hitch made by Da'Lan (1-800-372-9848, model # 247262) 
> that went for $115.95. I called them yesterday & the price is now
> $174.33 + 21.94 shipping + 2.00 for handling which is a little 
> more than I'm willing to spend.
> Does anyone have any experience (weight, unobtrusiveness, 
> function, price) with the receiver hitches U-Haul sells for the 
> Miata ? Any info would be appreciated.
> 
> Joe W
> White 94a
> 
>