Carrying a Spare Tire and Canoe with a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van
Question:
I want to mount a receiver on the front of a 2010 Chevy Express van for a spare tire carrier and canoe mounting rack. Do you have something that will work, even with modification?
asked by: Doug P
Expert Reply:
While there aren't any front mount hitches for a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van, there are plenty of options for attaching a hitch to the rear of your Van.
I recommend the etrailer Class IV, part # e98861. It has a 2" receiver with 1000 pounds of tongue weight and 10,000 pounds of towing weight capacity. I've linked to a video installation of this hitch.
As for your spare tire carrier, I recommend the Curt Hitch Mounted Carrier, part # c31006. It fits a 2" receiver, so it will work with the hitch above. I've linked to a video review of this carrier as well.
Finally, for your canoe carrier, I recommend the Malone MicroSport Trailer, part # MPG460G. This trailer has 78" of crossbar space, giving you plenty of room to mount your canoe. I've linked to a video review of this trailer as well.
If you'd like to carry both at the same time, you can use part # CE27310G to mount the tire onto the trailer's frame.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount
- Spare Tire Carrier
- Hitch Mount
- Universal
- Car
- SUV
- Trailer
- Truck
- Van
- CURT
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CE Smith Offset Spare Tire Mount - Galvanized Steel - 4- and 5-Lug Wheels
- Spare Tire Carrier
- Frame Mount
- U-Bolt Style
- 4-Bolt
- 5-Bolt
- Trailer
- No Lift
- CE Smith
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Malone MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars - 800 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 2 Kayaks
- 20 Feet Long
- 800 lbs
- Extra Long Tongue
- 6-1/2W x 13L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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