Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 17:00:09 +0200 From: Karl Schmittt <sschmiednospamnet> Subject: Re: Trailer Hitch on 2004 9-3 Aero
In article <7JLuc.26707$eY2.18140nospami_s02>, Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com> wrote: > After trying the roof mounted bike racks a couple times, it seems that > the trailer hitch mounted carrier is a better setup. How easy is it to > mount the trailer hitch on an Aero (rear bumper skirt)? The catalog > says "dealer installation recommended," but is it something I can do > myself in a couple hours? I have jacks and ramps and tools and probably > whatever else I need to get the job done. Also, I have the park assist. > Will that cause problems? Obviously it won't work too well with a > bunch of bikes sitting in front of the sensors, but I don't know if it's > something I need to worry about. > > Also, does anyone know if you can return stuff to a dealer if you bought > it through the catalog? I'd rather not pay to ship the stuff back if I > can just make a trip to the dealer and do a swap. > > Thanks. Hi there! I was also looking into buying a tow-bar for my Aero. I've looked everywhere for a non-Saab possibility and it looks like the only option I have is to go to Saab. I must say though, the price they are asking here in Germany is quite good. It actually costs less than half what the previous 9-3 tow-bar cost! (approx. 700,- Euros including the certificate needed by German law.) It's probably for the best, as I understand that part of the skirt has to be cut out and the park assist is modified somehow when a trailer is connected (not so sure about a bike-mount though). As long as you only drive forwards, the system doesn't work anyway ;-) Hope I haven't discouraged you too much. if you know what you're doing, then it shouldn't really be a problem. Why not just ask your local - or not so local - Saab dealer. Can't hurt and maybe they will mention something you would never have thought about. Same thing goes for the stuff you bought. Asking can't hurt . . . Have lots of fun driving your Aero :-) Steve
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