Wilco Hitchgate Solo

Maybe!

 

Hmmmmmmm okay

 

It's a question of timing...you, sir....need parts quicker than Trump offends reporters. Not sure I can oblige as well.

 

Not really my Rotopax can has been sitting in the garage for endless months already as it is. So what's a little longer.

 

If someone had already ordered and received the regular Solo, would it be possible for this person to get a hold of just the high clearance lower (whenever testing is complete)?

 

Well, we've already gone to production with the High Clearance truck mount...which will be accept the Solo tire mount. I'll check if we'll be selling the truck mounts as a stand alone...not sure.

 

Any chance of some good pics of the high clearance mount on a Tacoma?

 

As soon as I put it on, gonna take two people to do the arm switch

 

That's how I'd want to do it too, leaving the tire on to save hassle.

For those following along, it can be done alone if you're willing to unbolt tire from tire mount.

 

Did this today with a guy. Took about 10 minutes.

 

I don't expect it to take long either I just have no extra set of hands right now

 

Thanks I'll will be able to do it tomorrow now

 

Meant to post up these pics awhile ago. Got the Solo for my daughter's 3rd Gen 4Runner. Also ordered the Rotopax/Hi Lift Mount and the License Plate Relocation Bracket since the tire covers the license plate. Lic plate relo kit is pretty slick in that it has the new mount along with and LED light for license plate. Also includes a red LED brake light. Since she seldom tows, i just wired up the LED license plate light to be plug and play for the trailer hitch wiring. I could also come up with an extension that lights up the LPRB and also lights up a trailer should she decide to tow something.

She is running a Draw-Tite hitch with a J-lock (to keep it from rattling). With this hitch there is plenty of room for Rotopax between Solo and the rear hatch...but not quite enough for two stacked Rotopax. Will end up running a 3 gal Rotopax with 2 more.

This allowed us to move the 85 lb tire from the Yakima Basket on the OEM roof rack. While it makes the 4Runner longer, its a better trade off to make the spare accessible. Daughter is only 5'5" and 115 lbs, so lifting tire and wheel from roof rack was nearly impossible. It was tough enough for me so as not to break out rear glass when pulling it down (and that was on flat ground)

Posted lots of pics in my album/galleries if you want to view more.

Will post back on how it holds up to offroading this coming summer.

 

I just got pulled over by the local Police and what was their only question? Where did you get that Hitchgate I want one. All info was given to my fellow brother Police Officer as to where to get one

 

Any progress on getting the high clearance hooked up?

 

Game Plan was yesterday but my 70 year old Mother fell and broker her shoulder yesterday. So I am tied up with this right now sorry.

 

Surprised you didn't pull it off and give it to him.

 

Sorry to hear that and, please, don't be sorry.

Give her TacomaWorld's best...

 

Here's something to keep you guys occupied in the mean time.
Hitchgate Max.

• No lug nut wheel mounting
• Cargo basket capable
• 350lb capacity (or 1 dog)