Topic: Putnam Reciever and Hopkins Plug

[Ski Edition]

Put in a Putnam XDR Class V receiver and Hopkins plug in the bumper the last few days.  I think it looks a lot cleaner with the Go Rhino Hitch Step covering the view of the receiver.  I'm liking it!   
Before and after pics. 

[bluedevil]

I dig it.  Very nice 

[Donnie1]

That does look alot cleaner. Great job.

[lanche]

that looks great!!!!!!!! where did you get that spoiler on the roof? that looks good too!!!!
 

[Ski Edition]

that looks great!!!!!!!! where did you get that spoiler on the roof? that looks good too!!!!
 

Thanks guys!  The spoiler is a Sport Wing.  I got it from a member selling his AV. 

[oHIobellboy]

HUGE difference.  You ready to put one of those plugs in a cladded bumper?

[Ski Edition]

HUGE difference.  You ready to put one of those plugs in a cladded bumper?

Sure!  We just template the plastic with the retaining frame, cut it and then go at the bumper.  The hole saw went through my bumper in less than a minute of medium speed drilling.  That thing is tough!! 

[oHIobellboy]

Got a link for that new plug? Where did you get it at?



oh, and next time you're modding and don't take any step by step pix.....  

 

[Ski Edition]

I turned the computer off. I'll post up the part number in the morning. Got it at AutoZone for $25. I did talk to the guy I bought the receiver from and for a cladded, he had to buy longer bolts. Going to go get some stainless steel bolts for mine. I hate to do a step by step and it not come out right. We'll do it on yours. You going to have yours or Twiggy's on Memorial day?  We can do your plug or her hitch!! 

[oHIobellboy]

I turned the computer off. I'll post up the part number in the morning. Got it at AutoZone for $25. I did talk to the guy I bought the receiver from and for a cladded, he had to buy longer bolts. Going to go get some stainless steel bolts for mine. I hate to do a step by step and it not come out right. We'll do it on yours. You going to have yours or Twiggy's on Memorial day?  We can do your plug or her hitch!! 

Dunno yet. Depends on what kind of mileage mine is actually getting. It still hasn't been on the highway for more than 20 miles at a time since the lift and everything so I can't be sure how accurate it is. I've corrected the tire size in the computer again so hopefully we'll find out shortly.

[Ski Edition]

The Hopkins plug part # is 40955.  I bought mine at AutoZone.  Here is a link below showing the plug and the backing brace.  Used the brace as my template on the tape.   

http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-40955-Replacement-Harness-Blade/dp/B0002RNS8C

[oHIobellboy]

The Hopkins plug part # is 40955.  I bought mine at AutoZone.  Here is a link below showing the plug and the backing brace.  Used the brace as my template on the tape.   

http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-40955-Replacement-Harness-Blade/dp/B0002RNS8C

Thanks. I like the fact it has the 4flat plug built in also so no adapter is needed.

 Hmm....Let's seen now. AZ is a mile away, I have a two inch hole saw already. I can sit on a milk crate to do this so I won't be on my feet (foot is still in a walking boot), Prolly need a little longer bolt because of the cladding in which I can pick up at AZ........

[Ski Edition]

Thanks. I like the fact it has the 4flat plug built in also so no adapter is needed.

 Hmm....Let's seen now. AZ is a mile away, I have a two inch hole saw already. I can sit on a milk crate to do this so I won't be on my feet (foot is still in a walking boot), Prolly need a little longer bolt because of the cladding in which I can pick up at AZ........

I'll expect pics up by COB today!!     FYI  Just make sure that the back brace will be on the center/flat part of the bumper.  I ran the brace long ways, side to side. 

[Fowlhunter]

Looks great Brian, very nice job!!     Why did you change the receiver?

[Ski Edition]

Looks great Brian, very nice job!!     Why did you change the receiver?

Thanks FH!!  I wanted to move the plug to the bumper and didn't want to have the stock one showing and didn't want to cut it off.  You don't run across a deal that I got very often either!   

[Fowlhunter]

Thanks FH!!  I wanted to move the plug to the bumper and didn't want to have the stock one showing and didn't want to cut it off.  You don't run across a deal that I got very often either!   

Awesome, good deals are always a plus!!  I looked under mine the other day (when it wasn't snowing), I will probably cut the bracket off mine and repaint the receiver when I move mine to the bumper.  I want to replace the bumper before I move the plug, someone backed into me and bent the passenger side up a little.   

[Ski Edition]

Another plus is that Twiggy gets a new plug and play hitch!!