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  • Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Chevy Cruze
  • For your 2014 Chevy Cruze the Sportrack roof rack part # SR1010 is a confirmed fit but since this is a semi-custom roof rack I have a better option for you to consider. Instead I would recommend the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK142. Custom fit racks by Rhino Rack will fit MUCH better than the Sportrack racks which are designed to fit as many vehicles as possible yet not have a perfect fit with any. If you went with a J-style of kayak carrier like the part #...
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  • Does Heat Shield of 2018 Chevy Cruze Have to be Modified Like Curt Recommends
  • Often times there are different ways to modify the heat shield of a vehicle when installing a hitch like the Curt # C11439 on your 2018. Typically our manufacturers recommend the simplest way to modify it but going a different route can work well. We can't guarantee that what you wanted to do would work but worse case scenario you could try it and then go the way Curt recommends and for sure that would work.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat tow a 2011 Chevy Cruze
  • Since fuses need to be pulled with your 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, you are correct that a fuse bypass would be needed, and for that you would want Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511. The simplest lighting option would be the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights # C6304.
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  • Can Friction Sway Control be Used with the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount
  • Yes, as long as you had a sway control bracket like the part # RP26003 you could use your friction sway control unit with an adjustable ball mount like the MaxxTow ball mount part # MT70068. For a friction sway control unit you would want the part # 83660.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Chevy Cruise Diesel Behind Class A Motorhome
  • The online owner's manual for the 2014 Chevy Cruise notes that the version with automatic transmission cannot be flat towed with all wheels down but the manual transmission model can be flat towed from the front up to 65-mph. Page 10-86 of the manual details the preparation steps to be followed, which include pulling 4 specific fuses (fuses 22, 23, 24 and 25 in the instrument panel fuse block) to prevent battery drainage. No mention is made to the diesel engine option affecting the vehicle's...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2015 Chevy Cruze
  • I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2015 Chevy Cruze and it was ambiguous concerning if your vehicle can tow a trailer. On one page it has tips for towing a trailer; on another page it says "The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer." Immediately after that it explains that the maximum a trailer should be is 1,000 lbs but possibly less depending on things like if you are going up steep hills. The owner's manual also states you will need to locate the statement...
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  • Trailer Hitch Compatibility with Chevy Cruze Hatchback
  • The Draw-Tite # 24943 is not a fit for the hatchback models. The hitch you will want is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class I # 24951 which is compatible with the hatchback version of Chevy Cruze. I've attached a photo to assist. If you will be using this hitch for a bike rack or other accessory, there is nothing further you need. I've linked the page to the most popular bike racks and cargo carriers to help. If you will be using the hitch for light towing, I also...
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  • Will Curt T-Connector C56214 Fit A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel?
  • Yes the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56214 you were looking at is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevrolet Cruze with the Diesel engine. We have not had a chance to install this harness yet so we do not have an installation video, but I went ahead and linked the written instructions for you. Since you do not have spare tire access you will just need to route the harness a different way to get to both the passenger and driver side connectors. If...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Old Body Style
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (Old Body Style) is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24882. It's an excellent bolt-on option. It can then be used with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118508 for towing. That said, you'll also need the Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3593 along with a hitch ball to complete your setup. I recommend the part # 19256 for 1-7/8" or part # 19258 for 2".
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  • Will K-Source Panoramic Aspheric Rearview Mirror # KSRM1300 Work with Tinted Windows
  • The blue tint of the K-Source Panoramic Aspheric Rearview Mirror # KSRM1300 wouldn't make seeing out of your rear window any more difficult than it currently is. It would be just as visible as what you currently have but with a wider viewing angle.
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  • Reasonably-Priced Roof Rack/Kayak Carrier for 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
  • Rhino-Rack offers the most reasonably priced roof rack option for your 2019 Cruze. You can assemble a Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero roof rack using the following parts: • 49 Inch Vortex Aero Crossbar in black as part # RRVA126B-2 • 2500 Series Roof Rack Feet, part # RRRLKVA • Vehicle-Specific Fit Clip Kit, part # DK489 I've linked to an install/demonstration video showing the rack being installed on a Chevy Cruze. The least expensive kayak carrying option we offer would be a foam block kit...
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  • Is The Curt T-Connector # C56214 Compatible With An Aftermarket Sound System And LED Lights
  • The Curt T-Connector # C56214 will bypass all of the vehicles wiring. So any wiring for your sound system or LED lights will not be affected. There is virtually no additional amp draw on the tail light circuits. The T-Connector does require that you run a wire directly to the battery for power, so as long as you do wire it directly to the battery and not to any other power source you will be fine.
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  • Roof Rack and Cargo Basket Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Cruze
  • First thing you will need for your 2013 Chevy Cruze is a roof rack. For that you would want the Rhino Rack that consists of part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK142. This is a great roof rack that doesn't break the bank like some of the other racks that are on the market. For a great cargo basket then to fit that rack the Thule Canyon XT part # TH859XT would be a great option. This is also a great basket that doesn't cost nearly as much as the other ones on the market.
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  • Correct Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harnesses for 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited
  • There are two Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harnesses for a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, part # C56319 or part # C56214 for limited models. The two are not interchanged and since you have a limited you will need the latter harness. The 2016 model year was a split year for the Chevrolet Cruze, the new body style is simply referred to as Chevrolet Cruze whereas the old body style is referred to as Chevrolet Cruze Limited.
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
  • In order to tow a trailer with a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback you would need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. I have attached a list of these parts for you below. Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24951 T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118734 Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3594 1-7/8" Hitch Ball part # 19256 or 2" Ball # 19258
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  • Installation Instructions for Curt Wiring Harness C56319 in 2017 Chevy Cruze
  • Curt T-Connector 4-Pole Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56319 will install the same way in all vehicles with which it is compatible. This wiring harness works with both 2016 and 2017 Chevy Cruze model years. The installation consists of plugging in the grey connectors at the back of the car's taillight assemblies, attaching the white ground wire ring terminal to a clean metal surface and connecting the included black power wire at the battery positive terminal and at the harness's control module....
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  • Availability of 2 Bike Trunk Bike Rack For a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT1
  • The Yakima Fullback 2 Trunk Bike Rack, part # Y02634, will fit your 2011 Chevy Cruze. It attaches to your vehicle using 4 straps, which is common for many trunk mount carriers. I am including a link to a video of the bike rack being installed on a vehicle. The video will show you how the straps are attached to your vehicles trunk. My recommendation would be the Thule OutWay 2 Trunk Bike Rack, part # TH45JV. This is one of the easiest bike racks to put on and take off of a vehicle. It uses...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Trailer Wiring for a 2011 Chevy Cruze to Tow a Jet Ski
  • The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24882, will bolt to the bottom of your 2011 Chevy Cruze using factory holes in the frame rails. While there is no drilling needed, you might need to enlarge an existing access hole in order to fish the hardware through to bolt on the hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch for you to view. The hitch does not com with a ball mount. You will need # 3593. You will also need a ball and trailer wiring to complete the towing...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Chevy Cruze Behind a Motor Home
  • Yes, Demco base plates # DM9518287 are compatible with Commander II tow bar # DM9511012. The tow bar also includes safety cables so you would not need to add any. To add lighting to your 2012 Chevy Cruze you could use a simple magnetic kit, # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent option you could use bulb and socket kit # RM-155. It does look like fuses have to be pulled to flat tow your Cruze, consult the owners manual to confirm. To make this process as easy as flipping a switch you can use...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ With RS Package
  • The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24882, is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ with the RS package. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. I have attached a drawing that shows the hitch receiver along with the fascia. Because of the lower back bumper on the LTZ, you will need a drawbar with a rise to accommodate an accessory like a bike rack or a cargo carrier. If you plan on towing a small trailer with your Cruze, I recommend...
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