Nosrac

I just got off the phone with Canadian Tires and they said they don't carry hitch for the X, does anyone knows where I could get one install? and roughly how much is that cost?

TIA

Nosrac

Just called the dealer to schedule the 24K inspection, they quoted me $650 to install the hitch!!! Any other places would you guys recommand to get this done?

Thanks.

jww

Local U-Haul dealers will generally install a hitch on any kind of vehicle. They have access to pretty much all brand names (Reese, etc.).

jww

damon

The Hitchman in Hamilton Ont quoted 195.00 no harness.
curt hitches also makes a hitch.

boatek

I've been looking around myself for a hitch...
Don't know where you are but...

Best I've found is Hitch City. They have locations in Barrie, Mississauga and Scarborough. They quoted me $170 CDN for the hitch and $25 for the wiring harness. They wanted $70 to install the hitch and $45 to install the wiring harness.

Van and Truck World also carry the hitches and were about $30 more for the full installation.

I've found that it's easier to tell the shops the Hidden Hitch Part Number which is 60997.

Hope this helps.

dubberwithanxtrail

When I got my Xtrail I had a hitch installed by the dealer. The hitch they use requires cutting the bumper and the template that is given out by Nissan Canada is a little off center. I have seen others Xtrails with the same hitch and the are also off center. Just thought I would let you guys know if you are looking at getting a hitch installed by a dealer in Canada anyway.

clementine

If you are close to Scarborough, you can try http://www.fxauto.com
They do windows tinting and also install trailer hitch... I believe it's about $350 for install a hitch for X...

ERBell

I would make them fix that off center hole. Or put some kind of rubber grommet around the exposed area. It would clean it up alot.

ERBell

I saw an X trail that had a hidden hitch that came through that cut out section in the bumper. You could probably put a spring loaded hinge on the other side of the cut out so it would close when not in use.

damon

This pic shows the hitch standing out . Is it an illusion due to the close up or does it
really stand out?.
Looking for a hitch but don't want to destroy the lines of the x-trail.
regards Jim

dubberwithanxtrail

I actually did get them to fix it on my first bumper cover, their solution was to cut the hole bigger so the gap matched on both sides. (The reason I got a new bumper cover was a crack in it from a minor accident.) The first time I complained and got a free rear floor mat from the dealer. The second time I asked if the cut could be done more center but they said its a little off center by design from Nissan Canada as to have the hole as small as possible. I decided to leave it at that and not have them cut the hole bigger again.

Its more of an illusion. It is no more then a couple of cm from being flush with the the edge of the bumper. I will post a side view to show this.

Nosrac

Thanks for all the info guys!

In terms of quality (both product and installation) anyone have experiences with the places mentioend above (ie: hitch city/uhaul), I am located in Ottawa so I have to what's available around my area.

Haraness, I suppose that's mainly for the brake lights on the trailer, or does it work with the brakes (if equiped) on them too? If I am pulling some light weight trailer?

There are classification for hitch as well, what's the different between a class I and class III hitch? Is it just towing compacity?

dubberwithanxtrail: does your hitch included haraness? how much did it cost you at the dealer in the end? the off-centre hole seems to be a bugger (especially with the price that they are asking for)

Is there any kind of hitch that doesn't require cut open the rear bumper?

dubberwithanxtrail

Yes the wiring harness is included, Its connected and stored in with the spare tire. it hangs out the back hatch when in use. If I remember tomorrow I can take a pic. As for price I paid, it was negotiated into the overall price of the Xtrail at the time I purchased it, I was told they ussually run between $650 and $700.

I know the Aussie dealer installed hitch does not require cutting the bumper. (As Jalal {aussietrail} has installed on his Xtrail) But not sure where you would be able to get that style here in Canada.

aussietrail

That's correct. No bumper cutting with one provided by Nissan Australia and the pic can be found in THIS thread (look in the last post on the page)

I've seen some of them on eBay and HERE one type of them with a 'fixed" hook (mine is detachable). Also look at the fitting instructions pdf file the seller of this item has provided, which should give you a pretty good idea how this type of hitch is mounted in the xtrail.

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boatek

Jalal,

That hitch that you have linked to does require cutting the bumper. I have looked everywhere on the internet for one that does not and the only one I can find is the Austrailian one that you have.

Ken