Drawbar Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy HHR with a Hidden Hitch # 60815

Updated 04/18/2011 | Published 04/16/2011

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$215.96

Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs

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$30.14

Curt Class I Drawbar - 5" Rise - 9-9/16" Long - 2,000 lbs

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$31.55

Question:

I have the hiden hitch on my 06hhr what is the rise on the draw bar? I pull a jet ski and the trailer sits a little low in the front I was thinking about going to the 5 rise if mine is a 4 unless you have another sugestion thanks for the help

asked by: Larry W

Expert Reply:

I did a little research and found that the draw bar came with your Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, part # 60815 (no longer available), is the Sportframe Drawbar 4 inch Rise, part # 3594.

Since your hitch is a Class I hitch it is not recommended that you use any drawbar other than the one that the hitch manufacturer recommends otherwise you will void your warranty.

The reason they are very particular about using the right rise/drop drawbar is that if you were to get rear-ended with your trailer attached you would not want the trailer too high as it might come through the interior, or too low as it might hit a fuel tank. The recommended height is usually so that if the trailer were to come forward into the vehicle it would hit the bumper and hopefully stop.

For that reason I can not safely recommend you use a drawbar with a 5 inch rise like the Curt Class I Drawbar - 5 inch Rise, part # C45024.

expert reply by: Jameson C