Taken from Fishers, IN on 2026/10/06 about 06:40AM.
This happened right after the ocultation of Jupiter by the moon.
It's a single exposure and only cropped; still working on an HDR version.
Taken with a Celestron C6, 1500mm focal length and a Canon R6 Mark ii.
I want to add a trailer hitch to my Highlander Hibryd (2023 Platinum).
I never had a trailer hitch added to any car.
Is this something necessarily better done at the dealership?
If not, what is involved?
Can I do it myself?
I am trying to get an HF 20m antenna to operate from my car (Toyota Highlander).
I have purchased the equipment listed below (Hustler system, DX engineering) and am now figuring out how to assemble it.
I want to make the install as non invasive as possible (meaning: I'd prefer to not punch holes in the car body).
My original idea was to install a trailer hitch and have it assembled there to avoid any changes to the car body itself.
I am not sure this is possible since the system may require the car roof to work as radials.
I do NOT expect to operate while in the move, I am willing to assemble/disassemble every time I do a radio session but, to make the setup process quick, am willing to have minimal equipment be permantently attached to car (ball mount, spring). I'd like to set it up so I can still go through the car wash.
Questions:
If I am willing to also deploy some sort of Faraday mat during setup, is the installation on the trailer hitch possible?
If installation in the car roof is required, how would you find a contractor you can trust to do a good job with that. (I am in Fishers, IN and if you know anyone around here, let me know).
Any help appreciated.
73
W7GVR
List of equipment:
Hustler ball mount: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/HSR-SSM-2
Hustler spring: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/HSR-SSM-3
Hustler Antenna Mast: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/HSR-MO-2
Hustler Cabling: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/HSR-L-14-144
Hustler 20m resonator: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/HSR-RM-20