Proper Set-Up for Towing a Pop-Up Camper with a 2014 Buick Enclave AWD
Question:
Hello, I have a 2014 Buick Enclave AWD and I would like to tow a pop up trailer about 3500 lbs. I need to know if you sell a complete package for towing, including any brake connections needed
asked by: Matt S
Expert Reply:
For your 2014 Buick Enclave, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver, # e98863. This is a matte black finished Class III hitch with a spec rating of 5,000 lbs. for max GTW or 6,000 when using a WDS. It has a tongue weight rating of 500 lbs. increasing to 600 lbs. when using a WDS. But always refer to your vehicle specific owners manual for the vehicles max specs for towing. It is a custom fit bolt-on model that comes with all needed hardware and lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer. Made in USA.
You will need a ball mount, such as the etrailer, # EBMK4 for Class III hitches with a 2" receiver. This has a 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop. Please note the hyperlink below that will take you help articles on how to measure for trailer hitch drop.
Because you are wanting to tow a pop-up camper, you will need the 7-way RV style wiring and not the flat 4 type. For a 2014 Buick Enclave you will want the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118271. Please note the linked installation video below of this being installed on a 2014 Chevy Traverse.
If the pop-up camper you intend to tow has a brake axle, I suggest the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195. This is the best selling, most proven option. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically levels when mounted within a 360-degree vertical range. This self-leveling feature of the P3 ensures that the brake controller continues to function even as you drive up steep hills or through the mountains.
I do suggest using dielectric grease for all electrical connectors. We have a 2 oz. tube here, # 11755 if needed.
Depending on the tongue weight of your pop-up camper combined with the cargo weight in the back of your Buick, you want to consider the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs, # AL60816. This provides 1,000 lbs of load-leveling support to improve safety and ride quality.
Please note the product review and installation videos below for the products listed above.
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Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz.
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- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring
- Dielectric Grease
- LubriMatic
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Light Duty
- Air Lift
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
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- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1
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