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Title: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: Jeffgaston on February 21, 2022, 03:15:37 AM: Hello BCM Community.

I am in need of a trailer hitch for my 1982 MC9. I am leaving on a trip next month (March) and need this before I go. I am in the Tampa Bay area. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: chessie4905 on February 21, 2022, 07:35:59 AM: Need you to state what you are going to pull/ haul to give us an idea of tongue weight. Also future plans for hauling, as large trailers and tongue weight call for much more elaborate hitches.
Title: Re: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: Jeffgaston on February 21, 2022, 07:50:30 AM: Flat tow yukon xl. Also have a 16 foot cargo trailer with a golf cart and bicycles
Title: Re: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: RJ on February 23, 2022, 02:08:42 AM: Jeff -

No "off the shelf" hitches are available for your MC-9, they must be custom fabricated.

Find a competent machine shop with a certified welder on staff, they'll fix you right up.

Do a Google Images search for "MCI Trailer Hitch" and you'll see lots of pics showing how it's done.

FWIW & HTH. . . ;)
Title: Re: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: Jeffgaston on February 23, 2022, 04:05:58 AM: RJ,

I am looking for on that may no longer be needed or someone that may have one for sale. I have done many searches and need plans to give to my welder. The guy at bus parts is not being any help.
Title: Re: MC 9 Trailer Hitch
Post by: RJ on February 23, 2022, 11:55:04 AM: Quote from: Jeffgaston on February 23, 2022, 04:05:58 AM
The guy at bus parts is not being any help.
Jeff -

That site is well-known for taking your money and not producing what he promised.

Have you watched Yvan's video about his hitch fabrication? Share it with your welder?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yn3fD1RJ_M

FWIW & HTH. . . ;)

RJ