Ric04SiR Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm buying a tent-trailer soon and obviously I will need a hitch for my DJ. I know a lot of people talk about the Curt but I would like to have some suggestion if there's people here using other brand. I would realy like to have one that doesn't go to low, the more it's hidden the better. If you have picture of your hitch on your DJ it would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 This is the OEM Mopar hitch. The left side of the draw bar had a bracket which hung down to accomodate a seven way plug. I use a four way flat, and the bracket is ugly so we whizzed it off in my shop and painted over the welds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskmom Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 This is the OEM Mopar hitch. The left side of the draw bar had a bracket which hung down to accomodate a seven way plug. I use a four way flat, and the bracket is ugly so we whizzed it off in my shop and painted over the welds. OP...this is no different from my Curt brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric04SiR Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The Mopar has more a V shape. The Curt seem a little bit lower. Thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkpaw Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 The safety chain location looks a lot more rigid on the Curt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 tell me something why do the hitch stick out so bad on teh journey, im going to be putting one on mine so i can use a bike rack in it, but im a bit put off by the way it looks on a journey, is there a hitch out there that does not stick out so much, or ar ethey all the same, its not very hidden dont you think ? this is not a go at your hitch, im just stateing in general thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 You have to be able to get the spare tire down and I think the above picture is at such an angle as to make it look worse than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 It has to clear the spare tire which is immediately behind the bumper fascia. I don't like the way it looks, either - the rear fascia is clean and sporty without it. The hitch robs the sporty look of the dual exhaust - you almost don't notice it because of the hitch. We tow a pop-up camper with ours so it was a necessity. The Curt hitch is a bit less angular but it still protrudes. I wish it were somehow integrated into the rear fascia like the Grand Cherokee and Durango. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric04SiR Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I Bought a Hidden Hitch. Will get it on this week end and will post pictures after. It look the same as the Mopar. Probably a Hidden Hitch with a Mopar sticker on it Edited April 30, 2014 by Ric04SiR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 my is a reese pro series, i have been told these are the better ones but time will see, going off the topic a bit how the hell do you paste a picture in the reply, rather than a link, coudl soemone please tell me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I use Photobucket to store pictures that I post here on the forum. In my Photobucket library, there are four buttons under each thumbnail. I right click on the button that says "direct" under the picture I want to post, then copy the URL in the button, then navigate back to this reply window. In the toolbar which appears above these words when you reply, there is an "image" icon. Click on that, and a window opens. Paste the URL in the window and hit post. Enjoy! Edited May 2, 2014 by Journeyman425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 ok so tell me has anyone installed a mopar hitch that looks like this? because it looks so much more tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I believe that photo references the 2009-2010 model which uses a different rear fascia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 is the rear end different then on the 2010 -2011 and on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric04SiR Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Here's the Hidden Hitch. Not the best pictures I know. The only one who seem to be different is the Curt. The Hidden Hitch, Mopar and Reese look all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 so how many times have you hurt your leg on that, im going off putting a hitch on my journey, they do not look nice at all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I believe that photo references the 2009-2010 model which uses a different rear fascia. i have just checked the opar website and they list the same hitch for the 09-14 doe anyone know if the rear facis is that much different between 10 and 11, because i do like the look of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webslave Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 ok so tell me has anyone installed a mopar hitch that looks like this? because it looks so much more tidy !cid_image003_jpg@01CF6618.jpg I believe that this picture references the "old style" hitch. The original hitch for the DJ had a vertical receiver, most hitches and the ones currently offered for the DJ, even by MOPAR, is the standard horizontal receiver design. In the original (and the one that I like best) the receiver was vertical; the square part actually went up behind the fascia and didn't stick out at all. The problem, of course, is that most hitch accessories are not designed for that arrangement. If you closely at the picture, you can see the square shaft on the end of the trailer hitch pointing upwards behind the fascia. Made for a much cleaner looking unit when the hitch was removed (nothing stuck out to hit your shin), but, necessitated having a right angle adapter in order to use anything beside the MOPAR ball hitch. Remember a couple of years ago when everybody was up in arms because MOPAR didn't have any hitches? They were in the midst of changing the design... Now we have the standard design (horizontal receiver) and it has to stick out looking ugly and shin damaging so that bicycle carriers can clear the fat bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJTN12 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 The pictures in his thread tempt me to NOT put a hitch on my Journey. I love the sporty look of them. However function trumpets form for me in most occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 yes thats how i have been feeling, im looking into getting the mopar hitch which is hidden, its going to cost a bit more, but it will look so much better, i have found the part number and im hoping to locate one very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskmom Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I believe that this picture references the "old style" hitch. The original hitch for the DJ had a vertical receiver, most hitches and the ones currently offered for the DJ, even by MOPAR, is the standard horizontal receiver design. In the original (and the one that I like best) the receiver was vertical; the square part actually went up behind the fascia and didn't stick out at all. The problem, of course, is that most hitch accessories are not designed for that arrangement. If you closely at the picture, you can see the square shaft on the end of the trailer hitch pointing upwards behind the fascia. Made for a much cleaner looking unit when the hitch was removed (nothing stuck out to hit your shin), but, necessitated having a right angle adapter in order to use anything beside the MOPAR ball hitch. Remember a couple of years ago when everybody was up in arms because MOPAR didn't have any hitches? They were in the midst of changing the design... Now we have the standard design (horizontal receiver) and it has to stick out looking ugly and shin damaging so that bicycle carriers can clear the fat bumper. This is why I went for the Curt...you can see my avatar with the bicycle clearing the bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) ok so tell me has anyone installed a mopar hitch that looks like this? because it looks so much more tidy As was mentioned earlier both the 2009 and 2010 and early 2011 have a slightly different rear. Personally I have the OEM hitch on my 2010 R/T that looks like the one in your Photo. Personally I am very happy with it, Up to that time I had never seen a vertical receiver, but it seems to work well, granted I have only towed my 18' boat and my kayak trailer. I can take photos of it when I get home tonight if you wish. When the actual hitch is removed my car looks like it has no hitch at all, when it is installed personally IMO it looks much better than the newer ones. Just my opinion ....... obviously others will differ. Terry Edited May 7, 2014 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 As was mentioned earlier both the 2009 and 2010 and early 2011 have a slightly different rear. Personally I have the OEM hitch on my 2010 R/T that looks like the one in your Photo. Personally I am very happy with it, Up to that time I had never seen a vertical receiver, but it seems to work well, granted I have only towed my 18' boat and my kayak trailer. I can take photos of it when I get home tonight if you wish. When the actual hitch is removed my car looks like it has no hitch at all, when it is installed personally IMO it looks much better than the newer ones. Just my opinion ....... obviously others will differ. Terry hi terry please send picture would like to see Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric04SiR Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 ok so tell me has anyone installed a mopar hitch that looks like this? because it looks so much more tidy !cid_image003_jpg@01CF6618.jpg That is not a class III hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeyfamily Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Ok so i have tried all of my suppliers in my area and i cant locate part # 82210403AB which is the vertical hitch, they all want to sell me the horizontal hitch, which has superseeded it, does anyone know or can put me in touch with a supplier in their area so i can get one shipped to me. i really do not want the Horizontal style hitch if i can help it. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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