Expert Answers about Chevrolet Malibu
- Recommended Base Plate 2018 Chevy Malibu LT
- Vehicles that require some extra stability will only have the crossbar style available, for your situation the advantage of the Direct-Connect is one less piece to attach each time and the advantage of the Crossbar-Style is the compatibility of vehicle guards such as the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard, # RM-4000, This does not work with the Direct-Connect style but there are other options like the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening part # RM-4750.
I suggest the option you are...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for Towing With 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
- For towing a trailer with your 2016 Chevrolet Malibu I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36652. This is a custom-fit Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and max tongue weight of 350 lbs. Make sure to consult your owner's manual to see what your vehicle is capable of towing since it will be the limiting factor. This hitch has a concealed cross tube and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
For the most reliable wiring...
view full answer... - Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Chevy Malibu
- For your 2016 Chevy Malibu that has the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36652 installed I would recommend the Saris Freedom SuperClamp EX2 part # SA4025F. This lightweight, USA-made bike rack is great because it only touches the bikes at the tire and provides a very stable way to transport your bike.
While most platform bike racks are pretty heavy this one only weighs 35 lbs. In my opinion this is the best all-around bike rack.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch that Fits 2014 Chevy Malibu LTZ With Dual Exhaust
- We've asked Curt this exact question for a previous customer and the confirmed that their hitch part # C12115 does fit the dual exhaust versions of the 2014 Chevy Malibu like yours. This would work great with a bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part # C56176 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Basket Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Malibu
- For your 2015 Chevy Malibu we have just what you'd need. The best bang-for-your-buck roof rack we offer is the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK338 which is a confirmed custom fit.
Then for a cargo basket that would fit the rack and allow you to place your bag on top you'd want the Thule part # TH859XT which would fit and work great.
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack Compatible with 2011 Chevy Malibu
- I reached out to my contact at Thule and the TH400XT feet were only compatible with Chevy Malibu models up to 2007.
For your 2011 Chevy Malibu, I recommend the Inno square bar roof rack which consists of the following parts:
- 50" Crossbars # INB127
- Square Bar Feet # INSUT
- Fit Kit # INK572
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch that Fits 2013 Chevy Malibu LT
- The Curt hitch part # C12115 fits your 2013 Chevy Malibu LT and would work great.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
- Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36540 will fit the 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid. I have included a link to a video in which we install the hitch on a 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
The Curt hitch has not been test fit on a Hybrid model at this time (January 2017).
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
- The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2008 Malibu is the Curt # C12051. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
I have attached a couple links to cargo carriers and bike carriers that will work with the hitch. If there is a specific item you are interested in let me know and I will be glad to make some recommendations that will work for you.
view full answer... - Which Hitch Adapter to Carry Bike Rack for 2 Inch Receiver on 2011 Chevy Malibu with Class II Hitch
- The closest item we offer to the parameters you mentioned would be the Hidden Hitch 1-1/4 to 2 inch Hitch Adapter, part # 80304. The 1-1/4 inch portion of the adapter is 5 inches long. The distance from the hitch pin hole in the 1-1/4 shank and the hitch pin hole in the 2 inch receiver is 10 inches. This adapter will only work with a Class II hitch, which is what's likely on your Malibu.
Using the hitch adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of downward force that...
view full answer... - Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for 29 inch Diameter Wheel with 3 inch Wide Tire
- The Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # SA4025F will fit your 29 inch mountain bike tires. I reached out to my contact at Saris to confirm and the clamp will not be an issue. It will fit and secure your bike properly and only will touch the bike by the tire. This rack will also easily handle a tire that is 3 inches wide too.
Check out the review video I attaches as well for this lightweight bike rack.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch and Trailer Wiring Harness for 2013 Chevy Malibu 2LT
- The Curt CIass II hitch you mentioned, part # C12115 is indeed a fit for your 2014 Chevy Malibu. If you're planning on using the hitch exclusively for towing, the hitch would work just fine for you. However, if you also plan on using the hitch as an attachment point for hitch mounted accessories like a bike rack or a cargo carrier, I'd recommend you go with the Draw-Tite Class II, part # 36538.
Curt's warranty stipulates that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 needs to be used for...
view full answer... - Weight Distribution System for 2007 Sienna Towing 2001 Coleman Utah Pop-Up Camper
- Given the information you provided, it appears that you would need a system to suspend around 375-400 lbs. This includes the 250 lb trailer tongue weight, the 50 lbs of gear and most of the weight of the rearmost passenger. Since weight distribution systems are typically effective for a range of tongue weights, ideally you would want the tongue weight of the trailer (plus the cargo behind the rear axle) to fall somewhere toward the middle of the effective range of the system.
The # RP65509...
view full answer... - Does Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 523145-5 Come with All Install Hardware
- Yes, all of the needed install hardware for the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 523145-5 does come with it. All you need is the tools and free time to install it!
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Does Power Wire of Trailer Wiring Harness Need to Run to Battery on 2016 Chevy Malibu
- For your 2016 Chevy Malibu LT the Tekonsha kit part # 118689 is the correct fit and best option. It does need a power wire ran to the front of the vehicle though.
Not all vehicles can handle the additional amperage draw of the trailer taillights on the vehicle taillight circuits which is the case if the trailer harness does not have a power wire. Those vehicles need setup that draws power from the battery. Some vehicles have higher rated circuits that can handle this, and others need...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Chevy Malibu LT
- Discontinued trailer hitch 90237 fits the 2014 Chevy Impala LS, LT, and LTZ models but your 2015 Chevy Malibu will require a different hitch. For your Malibu LT you can use Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36538.
For the correct ball mount use # 36061. To add a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for a trailer wiring harness use # C56176 (fits US models excluding the LTZ).
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for 2015 Chevy Malibu for Towing Smaller Ramp Trailer
- 2 inch trailer hitches are only made for larger vehicles with higher towing capacities like trucks and SUVs and are not made for smaller cars like your 2015 Chevy Malibu. The highest capacity hitch we offer for your vehicle is the Curt # C12115 which is a 1-1/4 inch hitch that has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and 3,500 lb trailer weight capacity. If the small ramp trailer you mentioned weighs less than that this would easily work great for you.
If you need trailer wiring too the Curt...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Chevy Malibu for Bike Rack
- For your 2013 Chevy Malibu we have the Draw Tite hitch part # 36538 which is a confirmed fit and would work well for carrying a bike rack but it's a 1-1/4 inch hitch. Only larger vehicles will have 2 inch hitches made for them.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle and hitch is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top...
view full answer... - Thule Doubletrack or Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for Long Distance Trip
- The Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack # S64683 and the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT # TH92BJ are very comparable and both will be able to handle a long distance trip without issue. Between these two options though I do recommend going with the Swagman Chinook # S64683 for a few reasons.
The Chinook features a higher weight capacity of 45 pounds per bike compared to 35 pounds per bike on the Doubletrack. Even if your two Trek bikes fall under 35 pounds each, the higher weight capacity still...
view full answer... - Accessing Brake Stop Lamp Switch to Flat Tow 2007 Chevy Malibu
- I'm assuming that you're wanting to flat tow the vehicle. Rather than using the # RM-88400 on the 2007 Malibu, Roadmaster instead recommends using the stop light switch kit, part # RM-751210 if the vehicle has the optional adjustable pedals or # RM-751210 if the vehicle does not have that option.
According to the owner's manual, before flat towing the ignition sensor fuse needs to be removed. The fuse is located on the passenger side of the center console in the location shown in the photo...
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