Fold Down License Plate Holder
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Fold Down License Plate Holder
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Draw-Tite Accessories and Parts - 8802
- License Plates and Frames
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Fold Down License Plate Holder for Hitch applications that go through the bumper
49802 Fold Down License Plate Holder
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Video Transcript for Draw-Tite License Plates and Frames 8802 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the Draw-Tite Fold Down Licence Plate Holder. This holder is designed to mount on a vehicle or a trailer and fold up or down to gain access to behind the licence plate. This holder will mount to the vehicle by using these holders right there on the spring hinge, that are located right above the springs on each side of the holder. For the fall down position, you mount it like this, the springs will be located at the bottom. When you put your screw or bolt through the hole, and attach it to the vehicle on these tabs, you can see that it causes it to be spring load. This rod right here will go against the holder, and it causes it to be spring-loaded.
If you want it in the fold up position, you would mount it with these tabs at the top and the screw or bolt through the mounting tabs, and it will allow the licence plate holder to be spring loaded. It will hold this in place, and then you lift up, it will automatically fall back down. I do want to give you some dimensions on this. The overall length from edge to edge is going to be right at 10 inches. The height from the very bottom to the very top, is right at 6 inches. The holes right up here which are used to attach the licence plate to the holder, they're going to be at your standard 7 inch, center to center, which is on your standard licence plate the same dimension.
The mounting holes, just to give you the dimensions center to center on those, they're right at 7-1/2 inches. That should do it for the review on the Draw-Tite Fall Down Licence Plate Holder.
Customer Reviews
Fold Down License Plate Holder - 8802
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (45 Customer Reviews)
by: Bernard03/17/2022
Product appears very well made. However for my project the torsion springs are way too stiff. This is not a problem if the plate holder is bolted to a strong rigid location (like the bumper). My location is the urethane area below the rear bumper, and for that location I need softer springs.
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I wanted to ask you if you are using this on the front or rear of your vehicle? If it is in the front, then do you have a front mounted hitch?
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Jenny N - 03/25/2022This is a project on my 2017 Porsche Macan. The project is to install a port for trickle charging the battery while the vehicle was not being used. With the battery located in the trunkcargo area, I wanted the charging port to be close to that location. I intended to install the flip license plate holder on the rear of the vehicle, thus covering the port. Project still on hold, smile
-- comment by: Bernard - 03/25/2022Thanks for for explaining the project that you were using the fold down plate holder for. I had wanted to see if I had a different bracket or solution to offer however for your project, I regret that I do not.
-- Jenny N - 03/25/2022by: Mike12/01/2021
the hitch was great i have been from NY to California and have had no problems.
I'm off again and this time from Maine to California. i carry a 2bike rack and it works perfect on my Mini Cooper.
by: Glen11/17/2018
I have been searching for a front hitch for my Chevy Silverado for months and when I found on your site I viewed the video on the hitch it gave some alternatives for a front license plate holder. But when I went on the other page the spring loaded one was not their. A day later etrailer sent me a link to it. I now have both the trailer hitch and the spring loaded license plate holder. Thanks for the excellent support!!
by: Herb M03/23/2015
Just an all around poor execution of a bad design. Among other faults, the springs are at least 3 times stiffer than they need to be. I had to re-enforce my bumper cover in order to use this. I wish I could have found a better, cleaner designed product to do this job. If there is a better product out there, etrailer would do well to offer it.
No complaints about etrailer's service, just the clumsy, overbuilt product.
by: T..06/11/2013
Item received was as shown and as expected. No false or misleading information was presented. The "etrailer"crew initiated correspondence immediately after order was placed, informing of the shipping status. Delivery was expeditious with this and several other orders I have placed.
by: Jim L.12/02/2014
Folding license plate frame to cover my winch receiver is perfect. e trailer provided prompt service and accurate delivery with good tracking thru delivery.
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by: Robert10/23/2018
I haven't installed it yet. The holes where you mount this are spaced farther apart than the license plate holes so I'll have to drill new one. Had I been able to use the license place holes in my fascia they have molded in thickness for the screws to hold in. Now I'll just have to drill thru 1 layer of the plastic and put some backing behind it to hold. Not a big deal but would have been easier if the hole would have lined up
by: Ken B.08/25/2013
The fold down license plate did not come with any bolts. Had to go to my local hardware store, but got what I needed to fit it to my Mini Cooper and works great with my hitch mounted bike rack.
by: Bill S02/03/2012
I had ordered this along with a frame mount receiver hitch thinking I would no longer be able to use the existing stock plate holder and frame. Turned out my stock frame worked fine after hitch was mounted and I needed to return this. e trailer issued an RGA # for the return and very promptly credited my card account with the refund when the item reached them.
Great folks to work with.
Thank you.
by: grunt6906/07/2012
The unit itself is of good quality, but the instructions are poorly written and confusing. The stamped "unleaded fuel only" on the plate is stamped backwards and is a bit confusing as well.
The holes in the unit do not line up with standard license plate holes and new installation holes need to be drilled in order to install it on an aftermarket roll pan. There is no hardware provided for the unit and, at the price that you pay for the product, all hardware should be provided and should be of good quality.
by: Tom 09/02/2021
Works like a Champ
by: Roger Cabana01/25/2015
Fills my needs exactly. Was easy to find on the Internet. Was shipped immediately and shipment was easy to follow as indicated by your email. Thank you for the excellent service. I will certainly use your services for my future needs. I have added you in my favorites.
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by: Wayne02/04/2020
The items shipped promptly, arrived in mint condition and met all expectations. I am refurbishing an older aluminum trailer and found everything I need for the job quickly and easily at etrailer's Web site.
by: bob c12/22/2011
as advertised. mounted in friont of my front receiver. had to make a bracket to bolt it to but no big problem
by: Ken10/18/2018
Took a minute to figure out the right way to flip the hinges. No hardware included but great overall and functional!
by: Luke02/13/2013
Just as described. Prompt shipping from eTrailer!
by: Jacob03/06/2018
Great product but I wish it would have came with some bolts and nuts to make installation more convinient.
by: Walter08/05/2013
good use with hiding hitch receiver on mini s clubman
by: Dennis 01/25/2021
Works great on my truck
by: Jim01/30/2017
Bought it for my motor home, works great
by: Bill05/19/2016
I am going to use this for a custom car. It isn't finished yet, but it will work fine. Thanks
by: Jamie08/05/2013
It is just what I thought it would be and is well constructed and sturdy. It was shipped to me very quickly.
by: Yardman11/23/2009
Great ProductFolds to 90 degrees
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view full answer... - What is the Distance Between the Mounting Holes on the Folding License Plate Holder # 8802I went out to the warehouse and pulled the license plate holder, # 8802, to take some measurements. On the brackets where the holder mounts they are 7-1/2 inches apart on center. The square holes on the other side are 7 inches apart on center. I made a short video showing the measurement for you.
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view full answer... - Can the Fold Down License Plate Holder # 8802 be Mounted Upside DownI think I know what you are trying to ask. Sounds like you are asking if the Fold Down License Plate Holder # 8802 can be mounted upside down covering a hitch opening and then have the ability to flip it up when you need to tow so that you can slide in your ball mount and tow. Which this is totally possible and is what this product was intended to do.
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