cadillacjeff7777 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Does anyone know how hard it would be for me to install a hitch on my DTS? I've heard that they just bolt on now as welding weakened the frame. Also, is it advisable to tow a small uhaul trailer with this car? 900 miles... Any tips? 2008 DTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 ....I've heard that they just bolt on now as welding weakened the frame. They bolt on. You car does not have a frame (unibody construction). Also, is it advisable to tow a small uhaul trailer with this car? Your Owner's Manual should say something about towed weight. ....900 miles... Any tips? Limit your speed. Drive with the transmission in "3". Weigh and calculate the correct tongue weight (10% of total trailer weight). Install only a receiver type hitch, or better yet pay to have it installed. In fact, that might the only style available. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Jeff, I have not used this hitch... just heard about it... http://www.etrailer.com/vehicle/2008/Cadillac/DTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 You will need a trailer light isolator so to power the trailer lights as the car wiring since the car has LED tail/stop lamps. They are easy to install since the fuse panel is under the back seat - easy to get the wires to the trunk. If you're towing one of the small, enclosed U-Haul trailers with a single axle, it should not be a problem. The Northstar cars make great tow cars. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Here is a ready made harness for the DTS... . . http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Cadillac/DTS/2008/118535.html?vehicleid=20087994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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