Expert Answers about Buick Encore

Recommendation of 7-Way to 7-Blade and 4-Pole Wiring Harness on an RV
The Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185 can be a solution for you. But we don't carry an adapter to plug into your RVs existing 7-way trailer connector to give you both of the connectors you want. On the Hopkins adapter, the 4-Way plug isn't going to just plug into your RV so you're going to need to cut the 4-flat end of it off. Then you'll also cut off the 7-Way that's currently on the RV. After that you'll essentially wire the Hopkins adapter and the wiring on your...
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Parts Needed To Tow An ATV With a 2020 Buick Encore
While a class I receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11527 for your 2020 Buick Encore is rated to tow up to 2,000lbs with up to 200lbs of tongue weight, I do see a note in your owners manual stating "Never tow a trailer with your vehicle. It was not designed or intended to tow a trailer." While it is your vehicle and ultimately comes down to you if you decide if your going to tow you will want to keep the weight as low as possible. You will want to use a light trailer like...
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What Size Channel Do Yakima Y01166 Top Infill Strips for HD Crossbars Fit Into?
The Yakima # Y01166 Replacement Top Infill Strips are designed for the T-slots used on Yakima HD crossbars like # Y01158. The strips are meant to fit into a 11mm wide channel that widens to 22mm, as shown in the provided diagram. If you'd care to reply with the width of the T-slots on your factory crossbars, I can look for other fits if these won't work for you.
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Recommended Pintle Hitch with 2 Inch Hitch Ball Compatible with 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
For a ball mount like you are seeking, I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Pintle Hook Combo w/ 3 Nickel-Plated Balls - 2" Hitches - 16,000 lbs # PH2. This isn't intended to keep the coupler attached like you referenced, as that is what the coupler latch is intended to do, but it can work in this way if you have a shallow enough coupler. Another option for a similar fit is the Curt Pintle Hook with 2" Ball - for 2" Hitches - 10,000 lbs/16,000 lbs # C48007.
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Will Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack # TH599000 Fit 2019 Buick Encore with Factory Crossbars
Yes, the Thule UpRide Rooftop Bike Carrier # TH599000 will work on the factory crossbars of your 2019 Buick Encore, which has a crossbar spread of 27-1/2 inches. You should be able to open up your rear hatch door without any problems, but you can take a quick measurement just to be sure. With your rear hatch open, measure 49-1/2 inches back (toward the rear of the vehicle) from the front edge of the front crossbar on your Enclave. This is the space that will be occupied by the Canyon's...
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Air Conditioner Shroud for a Coleman Mach AC Unit
We do have a couple replacement AC shrouds available that may work to replace the unit on your Coleman Mach AC. The closest option we have available to the measurements you provided is the MaxxAir TuffMaxx Replacement Shroud - White # MA00-325001. This particular shroud is actually designed to work with Coleman Mach 1, Mach 3, and Mach 15 models Its base measurements are 41-5/8 inches long, 28-3/4 inches wide, and 12-5/8 inches tall. I have attached an image with these and a few additional...
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Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Buick Encore
Yes, the trailer hitch # C11527 is a confirmed fit for the 2015 Buick Encore. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # 36071 and you can use 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256 or 2 inch ball # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # 118588. If you are not towing, and using it for a bike rack or a cargo carrier, you will also need the stabilizer strap # 18050.
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Replacement Key for Factory Roof Rack on 2016 Buick Encore
Based on my research, the factory roof rack on your 2016 Buick Encore Sport is a likely a Thule product. The fact that 002 is a number used on Thule lock cylinders is also a good indication. Because of this, I am confident the correct replacement key for you is # THKEYN002. I recommend getting at least two keys so you can have a spare.
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How To Carry Four Bikes On a 2019 Buick Encore
The best option to carry four bikes on a 2019 Buick Encore is with a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. However, since the only hitch available for your Encore is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11527 you will be limited to carrying only 2 bikes, even if you have a 4-bike rack. The Curt Hitch is a class I hitch and class one hitches cannot withstand the force of the other 2 bikes so far away from the hitch. The hitch could fail. For a bike rack, the Thule Helium Pro...
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Will the Thule Passage Bike Rack # TH910XT Fit the 2014 Buick Encore
The Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack part # TH910XT is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Buick Encore. Based on my research, it looks like your Encore may have a top rear spoiler. Some trunk mounted bike racks are not designed to fit vehicles with these spoilers. However my contact at Thule stated that if the spoiler is not attached to the gate, but attached to the portion of the vehicle above the gate, then you will be able to use the Thule Passage # TH910XT. Another option is the...
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Thule Roof Rack Components Needed for 2019 Buick Encore
For a complete Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack for a 2019 Buick Encore you'd need the following components. Crossbars # TH711220 Feet # TH710601 Fit kit # TH186034
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Recommended Hitch and 2-Bike Rack for 2019 Buick Encore
For a trailer hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11527. Many of our customers do indeed install their own hitches, I've linked you to the install instructions and an install video. You can take a look at those and likely get a good idea if the install is something you'd be comfortable doing yourself. If not, any trusted mechanic should be able to complete the install for you pretty quickly in around an hour. The Thule # TH92BJ Doubletrack Pro XT is a nice bike rack, we...
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Recommended 3 Bike Carrier For 2015 Buick Encore
A hitch mounted bike rack is a great option, but if you are having someone install a hitch for you the costs can grow quickly as you mentioned. For a more economical option, you may want to consider using a trunk mounted bike rack for your 2015 Buick Encore. I recommend the Thule Gateway Pro 3-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # TH78VR. This rack comes with the integrated cable lock to secure your bikes to the rack but I recommend adding # TH533 to secure the rack to your vehicle....
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What Wiring Harness Connects 2015 Buick Encore To RV?
I did some research and from what I found your 2015 Buick Encore cannot be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. If your vehicle is All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) then it must be towed using a trailer. If Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) then it must be towed with a tow dolly. Whether your Buick is AWD or FWD, confirm the towing options per your owner's manual. If FWD then I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Dolly: Roadmaster Tow Dolly Item # RM-2050-1. Tow dolly has a pivoting deck for easy maneuvering...
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Can the Curt Adapter # C45785 be Used with the Class I Curt # C11527 on a 2016 Buick Encore
You can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # C45785 with the Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11527 on your 2016 Buick Encore but the problem is that the adapter reduces the overall weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50%. This means that this trailer hitch will be able to tow 1,000 lbs and has a tongue weight capacity of 100 lbs. The other thing to note is that you will experience more play in the receiver with the adapter. If you were to use the 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier...
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Replacement Lock Core For Older Yakima RocketBox
Thanks for the photo, and we have been told previously by Yakima that you can indeed change out the lock cores on the older cargo boxes with the SKS system, so you can use the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07202.
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Which Thule Kayak Carrier Can Carry 12 Foot Long Kayaks
The Stacker can carry up to 4 kayaks as long as they are 10 feet in length or less but since your kayaks are 12 feet you can't use this rack unfortunately. You'd have to use J-style kayaks like the JayLow part # Y04073 for each kayak as these do not have length restrictions. Be sure to check the weight capacity of your roof and roof rack and be sure not exceed this figure with the weight of your kayaks and carriers. The Y04073 weighs 13 lbs.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2014 Buick Encore
Unfortunately, we do not have a hitch for your 2014 Chevy Trax. The Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11527 is only a fit for the Trax years 2015-2021. I am sorry that we do not have any way for you to tow your boat.
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Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2013 Buick Encore
There are numerous rear mount bike carriers that will fit your 2013 Buick Encore. I have included a link to everything that fits for you. If you are looking for an good economical rack I recommend the Thule Passage 2, # TH910XT, for 2 bikes or # TH911XT for 3 bikes. The Thule OutWay Series, # TH45JV for 2 bikes or # TH56BV for 3 bikes, are the best of the best. They use just 2 rubber coated straps instead of 6 nylon straps to secure to the vehicle which results in the easiest rear mounted...
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Will the Thule Passage 3 Fit a 2017 Buick Encore
Yes, the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier # TH911XT is confirmed to fit your 2017 Buick Encore. Please note that if any of your bikes does not have a horizontal top tube then you'll need the adapter bar # TH982XT to keep the bike level and gain the best ground clearance. To add bike and rack locks to this rack you need the Passive Security Strap # TH533 and a cable lock like part # e98891.
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