In what state would that be the case? - Mark
Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Jun 22, 2020, at 10:27 AM, Peter VanDerWal via EV <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Chevy actually offers a Class 1 hitch for the bolt, however it states that > it's not for towing but rather for using with a hitch mounted Bicycle > carrier, etc. > https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/trailering/110-lb-capacity-trailer-hitch-carrier-mount-by-curt%E2%84%A2-group-associated-accessories-19355746 > > I don't know where those folks at Genthe Chevy came up with 5,200 capacity. > That's a bit on the rediculous side since it would require a Class 3 hitch > and nobody makes anthying other than a class 1 for the bolt. > Having installed a class 1 hitch on my bolt I don't see how you could even > mount a class 3 hitch. > > That said, I would have no problem with towing a 2000 lb trailer with the > bolt (and in fact I intend to) > > Doing so will not automatically void the warranty. By law the manufacturer > has to PROVE that doing so caused some kind of damage and that damage would > be all that wouldn't be covered. > > > June 21, 2020 7:22 AM, "Willie via EV" <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> On 6/21/20 9:06 AM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: >>> >>>> On 21 Jun 2020 at 8:25, Willie via EV wrote: >>> It really depends on your anal retentiveness or how risk averse you are. >>> And on whether you're willing to discard the warranty on a $30K+ vehicle. >> >> Agreed. The risk averse should not install a trailer hitch on a car whose >> maker prohibits towing. >> The less risk averse realize that installation of the hitch does not >> automatically void all aspects >> of the warranty. >> >> An anecdote: I had a new 2006 Hyundai with 12 miles on the odometer >> converted understanding I would >> have no Hyundai warranty. I did not suffer from lack of warranty. Though I >> was surprised when a >> Hyundai dealer refused to perform a state safety inspection on the converted >> car. I have had no >> warranty problems with three Teslas on which I installed trailer hitches >> though Tesla Service >> Centers refuse to install hitches. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html >> INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >> Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
