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  • Correct Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Cadillac CTS-V
  • Sorry for any confusion we may have caused you but I can confirm with 100% certainty that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11900 is a fit for a 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. This is actually the only trailer hitch available for this vehicle as well and I did check with Curt directly for you to confirm fit. If you don't already have a bike rack, my favorite is the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Platform Rack part # KU74FR because it is lightweight and easy to load your bikes onto due to the open frame...
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  • Recommended Trunk-Mount Bike Rack for 2010 Cadillac CTS
  • The trunk-mount racks I can recommend for your husband's 2010 Cadillac CTS will depend on which vehicle version we're considering. If it is the 2-door coupe, then our only choice is the SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount. This is a Vacuum Cup mounted carrier that works amazingly but is quite pricey. Part # 298-BK1910-AB. This one is blue, but it comes in 3 other colors. If the CTS is a 4-door sedan then the Thule OutWay # TH45JV that you referenced is the best choice....
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  • Parts Needed to Install Optronics Submersible Red LED Clearance and Side Marker Light AL91RB
  • The Optronics Thinline Submersible Red LED Clearance and Side Marker Light # AL91RB installs using a base, part # A91BOB in black or part # A91OB in chrome finish. A 2-wire pigtail # A46PB will allow for electrical installation. The white wire on the pigtail is ground. If your original light used only 1 wire then its base provided the ground connection. In this case you can use the self-grounding base # A91BB in black or # A91CB in chrome finish. In this case you will use Single Wire #...
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  • Is Redline Mini Thinline Clearance or Side Marker Light # LT02-230 Submersible
  • Yes, the Redline Mini Thinline Clearance or Side Marker Light # LT02-230 is submersible. It features a sonically sealed lens and housing so it is waterproof. I have linked a video review of this light below.
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  • Parts Needed to Carry Plywood Sheet on Malone AirFlow Roof Rack Crossbars
  • You can use the Rhino Rack Load Stops # RRRLH2, which fit the Malone AirFlow2 crossbars on the Malone AirFlow Roof Rack # MPG216. I'd use these paired with some straps like the etrailer Cam Buckle Cinch Straps w/ Buckle Protectors - 1" x 13' - 293 lbs - Qty 4 # E98876-4, which would allow you to put some sheets of plywood on the rack for transport.
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  • Comparing The Available Trailer Hitches For A 2008 Cadillac CTS
  • All of the hitches available for the 2008 Cadillac CTS have the same characteristics in terms of towing and tongue weight capacity. Each hitch has a 2000 pound towing capacity and 200 pound tongue weight capacity. Where they differ is the towing components included with the hitch. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24767, which is the lower priced hitch, does not include a drawbar, pin or clip. The Curt Hitch, part # 11307, which is the highest priced hitch for your vehicle includes a...
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  • Maximum Towing Capacity of 2011 Cadillac CTS with Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • I looked at an online copy of the owner's manual for your 2011 Cadillac CTS and it states that your car can tow no more than 1,000 pounds. You should check your owner's manual to verify this. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11196 has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds however this will not increase the capacity of your Cadillac. You are limited by the lowest rated factor which in this case is the car. If you're going to use the hitch to carry anything other than a trailer...
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  • Will Fascia Need to be Trimmed to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
  • According to the installation details of the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24767 (Which I've linked) it will fit your 2004 Cadillac CTS-V without any fascia trimming. It is stated that since you have dual exhaust it will be a tight fit to get the hitch in place while installing.
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  • Recommended Roof Bike Rack Compatible with Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack
  • There are many options of Bike Racks compatible with your Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack, # Y02-490B. I would recommend the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount, # Y02103. This mount holds your bike in place by the tires, but shouldn't interfere with your pegs. This is also a nice option with lockable cores # Y07202. I've attached some review videos of these racks for you.
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly for 2006 Cadillac CTS-V Models
  • I reached out to my contact at RoadMaster and they said they have confirmed a fit for the CTS but the CTS-V and the Sport Package models are not a fit for drivability issues as well as trim interference. According to the 2006 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V owners manual, you should not flat tow this vehicle. I've attached the owners manual pages to show this. I recommend using the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 . You will also need the Pollak Black Plastic,...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2010 Cadillac CTS
  • The location and visibility of a trailer hitch on your 2010 Cadillac CTS will be almost identical between Curt, # C11307 and Draw-Tite, # 24767. Each of these trailer hitches use the same mounting location and have practically the same dimensions. For an exact measurement, the end of the receiver from the Curt hitch will actually sit 1/8 of an inch closer to the rear edge of the bumper. As far as aesthetics are concerned, I agree that the Curt hitch has a more pleasing design. We have...
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  • Wiring for Rewiring Small Trailer with 4-Way Connector
  • We have 4-way bonded wire that we offer by the foot with part # 16-4B-1 which you could use to rewire your trailer.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2003 Cadillac CTS
  • When it comes to picking out a transmission cooler for a vehicle there is not a list of confirmed coolers that will fit different vehicles. The best way to pick one out is to measure the area in front of your radiator and pick a cooler that will fit in that area. If you have the room I think a Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13502 should work well to cool the transmission fluid of your 2003 Cadillac CTS. The measurements of this cooler are 11 inches wide, 7-1/4...
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  • Correct Wiring Harness for 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe
  • The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118466 is designed to work with the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sedan, excluding the V-Series. Since this will not work for your coupe, you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56044 which fits both the sedan and the coupe. This will plug into the connection points behind your tail lights just like the Tekonsha harness would so no cutting or splicing is required. This also includes powered tail light converter...
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  • Where Does Kat's Engine Block Heater Install on 2007 Cadillac CTS with 2.8 Liter
  • The correct Kat's engine block heater you need for your 2007 Cadillac CTS with a 2.8 liter is the part # KH11811. I checked with Kat's and they recommend the Right Rear cartridge which if you were facing the engine under the hood would be just around the left (passenger side) corner of the block. See attached picture.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2004 Cadillac CTS
  • The Roadmaster MX Base Plate kit part # 3128-3 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Cadillac CTS so it would be the correct kit to use. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control...
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  • Correct Ball Mount for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver 11307 on 2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan
  • For a Class I hitch that fits your 2010 Cadillac CTS such as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11307, the hitch manufacturer specifies the exact ball mount that you will need to use with the hitch. For this hitch, the one that Curt specifies will be plenty long enough at 11-1/4 inches long, the Curt Drawbar # C45522. With this ball mount you will also need the Pin and Clip # C21410 and a hitch ball (which depends on the size of your trailer's coupler), either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40001...
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  • Is Fascia trimming Required to Install CURT Trailer Hitch 11307 on a 2005 Cadillac CTS
  • According to the installation instructions for the CURT Trailer Hitch # C11307, there is no trimming required on a 2005 Cadillac CTS. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you are planning on doing some towing, this hitch comes with the correct ball mount, hitch pin and clip. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring use Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C59236. I have included a link to the installation...
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  • Why are Class I Hitches Limited to Only Carrying 2 Bikes
  • The issue that arises when you carry more than 2 bikes on a Class I hitch is not only the weight of the additional bikes its the location of the weight. The weight of the extra bikes is even further away from the hitch which due to leverage puts more torque on the hitch than the first two bikes. There's no way to reinforce a Class I hitch to allow more than 2 bikes. Often times the limiting factor is not the hitch, its the installation points on the vehicle.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch Fit 2013 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sedan
  • Yes, the Curt # C11307 will fit your 2013 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sedan. The hitch features a bolt-on installation and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. If you plan on towing, you can use the # C56044 for wiring. This will give you a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights. For a ball mount, check out the # 3594 along with the # C40001 for a 1-7/8" or # 19258 for a 2" ball.
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