OEM Audi Q7 Hitch vs Aftermarket Hitch
01-22-2019, 08:32 PM
#12
How'd the install go? Any issues or concerns regarding the hitch and the installation? I'm about to order it myself. One of their preferred installers near me in Santa Monica is charging me $500 for installation. This is for the tow hitch with the brake wiring. Was yours similar?
01-23-2019, 05:11 AM
#13
Former Vendor
Another option is the Stealth Hitch! Stealth Hitch stainless steel latch block is completely undetectable until needed. We connect directly to the chassis exactly like the OEM to protect the crumple zones. Our zero play system complies with both U.S. and European testing, that generally carries a higher tow rating. Our rack receiver for rack and ball mount can be inserted and removed in seconds, without tools. Hitches come with interval lock to protect against theft. Stealth Hitches do not interfere with foot activated tailgate release. The permanent parts are positioned behind the bumper, not under the bumper. There is no permanent steel under the bumper to interfere with the antennae. Please visit our Q7 page on our website https://stealthhitches.com/products/...ears-2016-2017 .
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BigBoy11 (03-15-2020)
01-23-2019, 03:33 PM
#14
StealthHitch, thanks for the coupon! I was the one that recommended your hitch earlier in the thread and was wondering how that other poster liked it (his last post was that he was going to get it and have a local installer install it).
Quick question while I have you -- do you have a plug-n-play version for the brake wiring? According to your instructions, you have to splice into the car's wires and I'm not entirely comfortable with that.
Quick question while I have you -- do you have a plug-n-play version for the brake wiring? According to your instructions, you have to splice into the car's wires and I'm not entirely comfortable with that.
02-07-2019, 12:33 PM
#15
Former Vendor
Thank your for the recommenation!
Sorry for the delay in answering your question. To answer you, no we do not have a plug-n-play version for the brake wiring. We use a special tap, not splice, connector that is commonly used. We do not splice, but the tap connectors do penetrate the insulation for a positive yet uninterrupted connection. Local Audi dealers send their vehicles to us and there has not been any issues. I hope this helped
Sorry for the delay in answering your question. To answer you, no we do not have a plug-n-play version for the brake wiring. We use a special tap, not splice, connector that is commonly used. We do not splice, but the tap connectors do penetrate the insulation for a positive yet uninterrupted connection. Local Audi dealers send their vehicles to us and there has not been any issues. I hope this helped
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02-11-2019, 11:44 AM
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As of 6 months ago invisihitch and execuhitch did not have an 18 q7 solution. Not familiar with stealth. Paid the hitch house 800 for either a Reece or a curt, cant remember which. It looked like hell and had no 7pin provision. Okay, my fault for not enough investigation and interrogation. I took it to the dealer shelled out 2500. Problem solved.
02-12-2019, 08:22 AM
#17
AudiWorld Junior Member
Towing Capacity of Stealth Hitch
Another option is the Stealth Hitch! Stealth Hitch stainless steel latch block is completely undetectable until needed. We connect directly to the chassis exactly like the OEM to protect the crumple zones. Our zero play system complies with both U.S. and European testing, that generally carries a higher tow rating. Our rack receiver for rack and ball mount can be inserted and removed in seconds, without tools. Hitches come with interval lock to protect against theft. Stealth Hitches do not interfere with foot activated tailgate release. The permanent parts are positioned behind the bumper, not under the bumper. There is no permanent steel under the bumper to interfere with the antennae. Please visit our Q7 page on our website https://stealthhitches.com/products/...ears-2016-2017 .
Visit Stealth Hitches Customer Reviews page on this forum for reviews and photos. Take advantage of our January forum members 20% off with code FORUM19 or call us at 1-833 MYHITCH (694-4824) We'd loved to hear from you!
Visit Stealth Hitches Customer Reviews page on this forum for reviews and photos. Take advantage of our January forum members 20% off with code FORUM19 or call us at 1-833 MYHITCH (694-4824) We'd loved to hear from you!
02-12-2019, 12:43 PM
#18
Former Vendor
We do not list hitches by class rating because we try to give our customers meaningful information on vehicle capacities not hitch capacities. Stealth Hitches complies with both U.S. testing and European testing, that generally carry a higher tow rating. We design all hitches to exceed vehicle capacities by a minimum of 50%.
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BigBoy11 (03-15-2020)
02-12-2019, 01:29 PM
#19
AudiWorld Junior Member
Towing Capacity of Stealth Hitch
We do not list hitches by class rating because we try to give our customers meaningful information on vehicle capacities not hitch capacities. Stealth Hitches complies with both U.S. testing and European testing, that generally carry a higher tow rating. We design all hitches to exceed vehicle capacities by a minimum of 50%.