How to Transport Bikes and Tow a Trailer with 2005 Chevy Impala
Question:
I have a 2005 chevy impala and im movong from louisiana to california. My question is i need the trailer hitch assembly, also a bike addaptor to carry my bike. But i was wondering if there is a way to hook up the bike carrier addapter to the reciever and also pull a trailor at the same time. If your company could help me out i would appreciate it. Im not sure if its possible if anyone could give me some info on it and the products i would need to purshase from yall. Thanks for the help.
asked by: Jeff H
Expert Reply:
If you need to tow a trailer and transport bikes with your 2005 Chevy Impala you are going to need to go with a roof rack for the bikes and a trailer hitch for the trailer. There are some options to tow a trailer and carry a hitch bike rack, but they require a heavier duty hitch than what would fit your Impala.
For a trailer hitch you would want the Draw-Tite part # 36407 which has been confirmed as a fit. You will need ball mount part # 36061. For a 2 inch ball you would need part # 19258 or for a 1-7/8 inch ball part # 19256. Then for trailer wiring you would want the part # C56116.
Then for a roof rack you would want the Rhino Rack part # DS126B and # DK146 which has been confirmed as a fit. Then for a wheel mounted bike rack you would want the Discovery part # RRRBC050.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
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- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum
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- 15mm Thru-Axle
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- Round Bars
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- Disc Brake Compatible
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