06-17-2019, 12:39 PM | #1 |
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Noisy hitch receiver
I'm used to removable ball mounts having a little bit of noise and movement but I'm finding that the receiver on the X3 seems to be a little oversized. I'm using an anti-rattle clamp a lot to try and settle the ball-mount down otherwise it sounds like it is beating up the receiver. It isn't very convenient since it means I need to wrench the clamp on every time I install the ball mount (I remove the ball when not towing).
Has anyone found a good tight fitting class III ball mount for the X3 or am I stuck using the clamp?
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06-17-2019, 08:55 PM | #2 |
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Mine rattles with all my accessories. More than I am used to.
I bought this tightener and have been really impressed with how secure it makes it. One bolt to tighten vs 3 on the other I have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746QBCVT..._LrecDbVS144AT It is very solid and very well made. Paul |
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06-18-2019, 11:59 AM | #3 |
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Had a similar phenomenon with a VW. Regardless of place of manufacture, German vehicles are designed in Germany. Metric conversion to imperial, or use of a “near nuff” metric equivalent to manufacture the receiver is the culprit imo.
Toyota does not have loose hitch receivers. Haven’t towed yet with my Benz but will report. |
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