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  • Recommended Base Plates and Tow Bar for Towing 2014 Chevy Cruze Behind Motorhome
  • You'll only be able to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Cruze with all 4 wheels down if it has a manual transmission. If it DOES have a manual transmission, I'd recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar, part # RM-522. For base plates, I'd recommend the Roadmaster # 523170-1 for Eco models or # 523168-1 for Non-Eco models. You'll also need safety cables, a taillight wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the 17 inch installed base plate height...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel
  • For a trailer hitch that is confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Chevy Cruze diesel we have the Draw Tite part # 24882. I prefer the Draw Tite hitches over the Curt hitches as they do not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack. For wiring I recommend the Tekonsha kit part # 118508 as we have found that the Tekonsha brand harnesses are more reliable than the others. For a ball mount you would want the # 3593 and then for a 2 inch hitch ball part # 19258...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Chevy Cruze Hatchback Diesel
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24951 is confirmed to fit your 2019 Chevy Cruze Hatchback and it works on both diesel and gas models. This hitch actually uses the vehicle's existing hardware to attach to your Cruze, so no additional hardware is needed and no drilling is required for the installation. This hitch will work perfectly for light-duty towing or paired up with a bike rack, like the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. I've included an installation on a 2017 Cruze...
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  • Tow Bar Wiring that Fits 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
  • The Blue Ox tow bar wiring kit part # BLU79FR that you referenced does not fit a 2012 Chevy Cruze as it fits Wranglers. For your vehicle there aren't any custom fit options and you'd have to go with a diode kit like the Roadmaster part # RM-15267 which splices into the taillight wiring of your Cruze.
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  • Tow Bar Recommendation for Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
  • The Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit, 523168-1, that you purchased is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. I recommend using a Roadmaster tow bar because tow bars from other manufacturers are not directly compatible with Roadmaster base plates and an additional adapter would be required. I have attached a link to all of the Roadmaster tow bars for you to check out. Each of these tow bars come with a bar to tie the removable draw bars together. The tow bar that I would recommend is...
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  • How to Flat Tow Vehicle and Carry Up to 4 Bikes
  • Easiest solution would be to use the Swagman Traveler XCS part # S64664 attached to the shank of your tow bar to carry two bikes there and then install a roof rack on your 2012 Chevy Cruze to carry the other two bikes as needed. For a roof rack the Rola DFE Extreme part # R5006 is a confirmed fit, installs easily and gives you aero shaped crossbars which will minimize wind noise. The Malone Pilot part # MPG2103 would work great for a bike rack as it's easy to use, fits the Rola rack, and...
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  • Can 2012 Chevy Cruze be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
  • A 2012 Chevy Cruze can be flat towed but it has to be a manual transmission model. Automatics would need to be towed on a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1. For flat towing you'd first need a base plate kit for the vehicle like the Roadmaster part # 523168-1 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All...
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  • Finding Stoplight Circuit in 2017 Chevy Cruze to Install Brake Controller
  • The Tow Pro Elite Brake Controller part # RED44FR is a really great choice for your 2017 Chevy Cruze. To tap into the stoplight circuit you'll need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test all of the wires that lead to the stoplight switch behind the brake pedal. The wire that has voltage only when the brakes are applied is the one to use for this.
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  • How to Power Blue Ox Patriot When Vehicle Has to Have Battery Disconnected
  • We have a product designed exactly for your application. What you need is the part # RM-9332. This wires directly to the battery of the vehicle and gives you an outlet to power the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR. This way you can have your vehicle battery disconnected and still power the brake system.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Confirmed as a Fit for a 2016 Chevy Cruze
  • Yes, for trailer wiring the Curt harness part # C56496 is confirmed as a fit. This would work well with the Curt hitch part # C11439 which is also a fit for your vehicle. For a ball mount you would want the part # C45521 and then for a hitch ball you would want part # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or part # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
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  • What Diameter Pin Is Used to Secure Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate to Tow Bar
  • The EZ5 base plate kit part # RM-523190-5 that you referenced will use a 5/8 inch diameter pin to attach to the tow bar like the part # RM-910029.
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Fits 2018 Chevy Cruze Hatchback Diesel
  • We only have one hitch that fits the hatchback diesel versions of the 2018 Chevy Cruze and that's the Draw Tite part # 24951.
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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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  • Complete List of Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco
  • In order to flat-tow a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco you'll need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring harness, and a braking system. I have attached a list of these parts below. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BX1697 Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX7380 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267 Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch part # RM76512 (QTY. 2) Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524
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  • Does SportRack SR1010 Fit Chevy Cruze
  • You didn't mention what year Chevy Cruze you have specifically but the SportRack part # SR1010 that you referenced can fit 2011 to 2016 Chevy Cruze Sedans. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well on a similar 2013 Chevy Cruze.
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  • Can Malone MicroSport XT Trailer Carry 17 Foot Kayak
  • Yes! You can absolutely carry a 17 foot kayak on the Malone MicroSportXT Trailer # MPG460XT. In fact I reached out to my contact at Malone and she said this particular trailer is designed to hold a kayak that is up to 20 feet in length and it has an overall weight capacity of 375 pounds. . This is a great choice to transport your kayak along with any other adventure items you may have. It features a pre-wired electrical system with a standard 4-Way connector and is made right here in...
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  • Trailer Hitch And Wiring Recommendation For 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
  • From the research I found, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. The Curt Hitch, part # C11282, will work for you. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. To tow a trailer you will need ball mount # C45522, pin and clip # F-4, and a...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Cruze LT
  • For your 2016 Chevy Cruze the hitch I recommend is the Draw Tite part # 24943 as it is most hidden and would have the best ground clearance. For trailer wiring I would then recommend the Tekonsha kit part # 118696 as it's easy to install and has a very reliable converter box.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for E-Bikes on a 2012 Chevy Cruze with 1-1/4" Hitch
  • We have exactly what you need! If you have a 1-1/4" hitch on your 2012 Chevy Cruze, the best option is the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202. Not only is the rack compatible with both Class I and Class II 1-1/4" hitches, it also comes with an integrated ramp that allows you to simply roll your bikes onto the platform without ever having to lift the bikes off the ground. As far as weight capacity, the EasyFold XT provides you with 65 pounds per bike, so it is perfect for your 60-pound e-bikes....
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Cruze that Does not Require Stabilizer Strap Bike Rack
  • Curt does recommend the stabilizer straps like part # 18050 with the use of a non-supported load like a bike rack on your 2017 Chevy Cruze with their hitch # C11458. They may not list it on the product page like we do (they probably should), but it's in the install instructions. The other option you have that you may like better is the Draw Tite part # 24951 which is also a fit for your Cruze but does not have the stabilizer strap requirement. If it were me I wouldn't want to mess with...
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