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  • Will the Available Trailer Hitches for 2016 Buick Encore Also Fit on AWD Models of the 2016 Encore
  • Yes. The Curt # C11527 is also a fit for the AWD versions of the 2016 Buick Encore. You've made a good choice with the Curt hitch, since their powder coating tends to be a little bit more durable than the other available hitches for your Encore so it will hold up to some of the nicks in the coating that can occur on these hitches. That's ultimately going to help limit corrosion and make sure that your hitch lasts for as long as it's on your vehicle. If you're going to be towing with your...
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  • Will the Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2015 Buick Encore
  • Yes. Thule, the manufacturer of the Gateway trunk mount bike rack # TH88VR, has done testing and determined that it does fit the 2015 Buick Encore! I have linked a video featuring this bike rack for you. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have linked a...
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  • Will the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE for 2 Electric Bikes Hold a RadWagon 4
  • Yes. The wheel holders on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # HLY74FR are designed to fit tires up to 5" wide, so they're going to be perfect for your RadWagon 4.
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  • Will Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier Work with Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars
  • Yes, as long as you have at least 4 inches of crossbar overhang on each side of your 2019 Buick Encore the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 will work great. The carrier is compatible with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars # RRVA126B-2. This is a really nice kayak carrier that will greatly reduce the pain and energy it normally takes to load a kayak onto the roof of your Encore and it can secure 1 kayak that's up to 75 pounds. All the needed tie-down straps are included. I have...
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  • Folding Bike Rack for 2019 Buick Encore with 1.25 Draw-Tite Hitch
  • In order to determine whether or not you'll have enough room to use the The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH12G on your 2019 Buick Encore you'll need to measure the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on your Draw-Tite # 36554 hitch to the furthest edge of your bumper. I should also note, using a hitch extender like the Brophy # HES6 reduces the tongue weight of your hitch by 50%- so if your bikes and rack combined weigh more than 150-lbs this is not a good option. The Kuat Sherpa has 7-1/2"...
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  • Can A Class II Hitch Carry 3 Bikes?
  • Class I hitches are only rated for 2 bikes, even if the carrier could hold more. As for it not being leveled, that doesn't sound right. I attached a picture of a hitch installed here at etrailer and you can see it does not have a downward slant. I attached the installation manual below and you can watch the attached video as well. I recommend taking it back to the shop to make sure they installed it properly before you put any bike racks on it.
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  • Outway Platform TH65JV Compatibility with a 2014 Kia Sorrento and Buick Encore
  • Both of your vehicles are confirmed to work with your Thule Platform Bike Rack part # TH65JV. I checked with Thule to confirm this. For the 2014 Buick Encore you will want to use the Fit Dial setting of 8. For the 2014 Kia Sorrento you would want to use the Fit Dial setting of 10.
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  • Will the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch From a 2013 Buick Encore Fit a 2014 Buick Encore
  • According to Curt, the manufacturer of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11527, this trailer hitch will fit the 2013 and 2014 Buick Encore. Buick did not make any changes in the mounting points for the trailer hitch on the 2014 models.
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  • Which Rack is Lowest to the Ground the RockyMounts Solo, Thule T1 or Saris Freedom
  • If you have narrowed your decision down to two the RockyMounts MonoRail # RKY10007 and the Saris Freedom # SA4412B, I would encourage to take a look at one more, the or theRockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo # RKY87RR. The Freedom has a very high 8 inch shank rise and the RockyMounts is configured in such a way that the platform the bike will sit on is quite a bit higher than that of the other two racks. I agree that the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 was a good suggestion because it takes lifting...
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  • Roof Rack for 2018 Buick Encore to Use Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box
  • A roof rack does need to be purchased separately for your 2018 Buick Encore to install the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Box # TRX34FR. The roof rack used in the video is a Rhino-Rack and is truly the best option for a roof rack for your '18 Encore because it is the best value. The Rhino-Rack is the most budget-friendly roof rack that fits your Encore but is still a very high quality so I strongly recommend going this route. The rack will mount to the flush rails on your Buick and is made up of...
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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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  • Availability of Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Buick Encore
  • The highest class rating for a trailer hitch that fits your 2016 Buick Encore is the Class I Curt # C11527 with the 1-1/4" receiver. While this isn't a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver, it will still do a great job at helping you to transport cargo or up to 2 bikes. If you let me know what you're needing the trailer hitch for I can help you choose any other parts you're needing. I have attached an installation video of the Curt on a 20195 Encore that you can check out. The Curt # 13424...
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  • Will Inno Multi Fork Lock Roof Bike Rack INA392 Fit 2019 Buick Encore with Factory Crossbars
  • To determine if you will be able to open up your rear hatch door after installing the Inno Multi Fork Lock Roof Bike Rack # INA392, you'll need to take a quick measurement. With your rear hatch open, measure 52 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 rail assembly behind your front crossbar. So, if that measurement does not come into contact with your hatch door, you'll...
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  • Will Swapping To The Advent Air Replacement Air Conditioner Prevent Communication With The Furnace
  • The controller is essentially the brains of the system so swapping out the condenser unit on the roof should not affect the system's ability to control the furnace. The thermostat allows you to communicate with the controller which then communicates with the condenser to activate the system just like it does with the furnace. The Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner # ACCAR150B comes with a wire harness adapter so that you can easily plug the unit right into the controller and avoid...
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  • Curt Hitch for Motorcycle Towing With 2018 Buick Encore
  • The Curt Class I hitch # C11527 is rated for 200 lb tongue weight and 2,000 lbs towing, most small utility/motorcycle trailers and one dirt bike would be less than this max range; please reference your trailer and motorcycles weight for an accurate assessment. I highly recommend that you refer to your specific vehicle's owner's manual prior to towing. My research, the online manual I have available (Part No. 84098804 B Second Printing), has a statement on p197 "The vehicle is neither...
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  • Wiring for a 2017 Buick Encore and a 2007 Ural Retro to a 6-Pin Round Wiring Harness
  • To add a 6-Pin round connector to your vehicle you will need an adapter in addition to the wiring harness that you referenced. For your 2017 Buick Encore the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56363 is where you'll need to start. The Next thing that you will need is the 4-Pole to 6-Pole Adapter # A10-6034VP. This will plug right into the 4-Way that you already have installed on your Encore. All you have to do at this point is add the extra wiring using 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 in addition...
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  • Is There A Hitch and Wiring Available For A 2015 Buick Encore
  • We do have hitches available for the 2015 Buick Encore with Class I Curt hitch part # C11527. I did take a look at your owner's manual and there is not a towing capacity listed because Buick does not recommend using this vehicle to tow a trailer because it is not designed to handle the extra weight. If you still plan on doing some towing, you will need a wiring harness to illuminate the trailer lights with part # 118588 and a 1-1/4" hitch compatible ball mount. You will need to do some...
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  • Can Trailer Hitch Receiver be Used for Towing on 2013 Buick Encore
  • Many Buick Encore owners elect to install a hitch receiver, like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11527, on their vehicle in order to transport their bicycles with a hitch mounted rack. Due to the fact that the owner's manual for your 2013 Buick Encore states that this vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer, a towing or tongue weight capacity for your vehicle is not provided. While many people do it, I cannot recommend going against the owner's manual when it comes...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Buick Encore
  • At the time the answer you are referring to was written, Curt trailer hitch # 36554 was not a confirmed fit for the 2015 Buick Encore and now it has been discontinued. At this time, the only hitch that we have for your 2015 Buick Encore is the Curt Class I hitch # C11527. The # C11527 replaced the C11358 that your mentioned. If you plan on towing with the hitch the correct ball mount is # 36071. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for trailer wiring...
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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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