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  • How To Install Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller on 2013 Cadillac SRX
  • I do have an option for you but there is no trailer brake controller port under the dash on a 2013 Cadillac SRX. In order to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 you will need to hardwire using a few different parts. I have attached a list with these below. Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 56096 (With Tow Package) Curt Upgraded Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59496 (Without Tow Package) Universal...
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  • Bike Carrying Options for 2008 Cadillac SRX
  • We have many different options to carry bikes with your 2008 Cadillac SRX. If you click on the links provided, you can see the trunk mounted racks we have determined to be a fit for your vehicle, as well as the most popular hitch mounted racks as determined by our customers. Of the various trunk mounted options, the Thule OutWay # TH45JV for a 2-bike model or # TH56BV for a 3-bike model are the most popular choices. The OutWay uses only 2 rubber coated straps to attach to the vehicle,...
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  • How Much Can a 2007 Cadillac SRX Tow
  • Yes, you can tow a trailer with your 2007 Cadillac SRX so long as it is under 2,000 lbs. If you have the V92 Trailer Tow Package then your towing capacity is 4,250 lbs however this package usually consists of a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and transmission/oil coolers therefore it does not sound like this is what you have. In order to tow a trailer with your 2007 Cadillac SRX you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. These are the necessities but I l...
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  • Recommended Equipment to Tow With a 2007 Cadillac SRX
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13050, which is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Cadillac SRX, is a great option for a receiver. To get your Cadillac SRX ready to tow you will also need wiring, a ball mount, and a hitch ball. For a ball mount and hitch ball I recommend going with our Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which comes with 2 ball mounts, a pin and clip, and 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch hitch balls. You will want to measure to make sure that the ball mounts give you the correct Rise or Drop....
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  • Why Does Curt Hitch for 2016 Cadillac SRX Have Higher Capacity than Vehicle
  • A lot of times our hitch manufacturers rate their hitches for higher towing capacities than what the vehicles they fit have. This is just a way to make sure the hitch never fails. You always have to go by the lowest rated component in a setup for the overall capacity as you are only as strong as your weakest link. The American made Curt hitch part # C13002 that you referenced would be a great choice though. I attached an install video for more info for you to check out as well. Since...
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  • How Secure Is the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes
  • I personally have not heard of any bike security issues with the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # TH903202. I do however want to note that the maximum bike tube the clamps on the rack will work with is 3-1/8" but so long so long as you are within range there should be no concerns. The clamps will click when they are tight so there is no guesswork. The hitch tightening mechanism is not a new design either, it's used on several other of their racks and makes it very...
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  • Braking System for Flat Towing 2014 Cadillac SRX With 2013 Newmar King Aire
  • The Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 is designed to work with trailer brakes. There is no way to use this brake controller, or others like it, for flat towing since vehicle brakes are not activated with an electrical circuit. What you need is a supplemental braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR. This is specifically designed for flat towing and is compatible with your 2014 Cadillac SRX. You will also need the # RM-9332 to power the system.
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  • What is Towing Capacity of 2012 Cadillac SRX
  • I looked up your 2012 Cadillac SRX and it has a towing capacity of 2,500 lbs so as long as the boat and trailer weigh less than that you'd be fine with this as your tow vehicle. For a trailer hitch the Curt part # C13002 would be a great option with more capacity than you'd need plus a relatively easy install. Then for trailer wiring all you'd need is the # 118259 for an easy install. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Cadillac SRX Behind a Motor Home
  • The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if it can be flat towed and if so if there are any special requirements or procedures you will need to follow. There are 5 items you will need to flat tow a vehicle if you determine it can be flat towed: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates we have the Roadmaster EZ kit # RM-523162-4. For a compatible tow bar, the most popular option is the...
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  • Can 2008 RWD Cadillac SRX Be Flat Towed
  • I pulled up an online version of the 2008 Cadillac SRX owners manual and no version of the vehicle can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground including RWD. The only way it can be towed is with a dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 with the vehicle in reverse.
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  • Adapter Recommendation to Allow an RV to Flat Tow a Vehicle and Carry Bike Rack
  • You will need two components to be able to flat tow your vehicle and carry a bike rack. A dual hitch adapter like part # RM-077-4 and an RV approved bike rack like the # S94FR. The dual hitch adapter will allow the bike rack to sit above the tow bar so that you can carry the bikes without interfering with the tow bar function. Not all bike racks are designed to handle the rougher ride conditions at the back of an RV or trailer so that is why it is important to pick one that has been designed...
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  • Gauge of Wire for Using as Charge Wire for Trailer Battery
  • For charging a trailer battery you want to go with as thick of wire as you can. 10 gauge would be ideal. We sell 10 gauge wire by the foot with part # 10-1-1. Typically a 40 amp breaker like part # 9510 is used.
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  • Can 2014 Cadillac SRX be Flat Towed
  • I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Cadillac SRX online and found that on page 10-84 it can be flat towed. This includes front wheel drive and all wheel drive models. You can then use the base plate kit you referenced # RM-523162-4. 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 Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which...
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  • Correct Ball Mount for Class III CURT Trailer Hitch for 2004 Cadillac SRX to Eliminate Rattle
  • A Class III trailer hitch, like the CURT Hitch, # C13050, for the 2004 Cadillac SRX, does not require a specific ball mount. The one we recommend is # D-4 and Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3. However, you will want to choose a ball mount based on the rise or drop you need to tow the trailer level. I have included a link to an FAQ article that shows you how to choose the correct ball mount. If you find that even a different ball mount has too much rattle, you can add an anti-rattle device. I...
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  • Recommendation for Truck Mounted Rack on a 2011 Cadillac SRX
  • The neat thing about the Hollywood Trunk Mounted Bike Racks are that the Over-The-Top uses top support arms and contact points to route the straps over the spoiler, so there is no downward force specifically on the spoiler. This setup is necessary if the spoiler is plastic because it can become deformed or damaged under the extra weight. Their Over-The-Top model is available in a 2 bike version as part # HRF2 or as a 3 bike version, part # HRF2-3. Another option would be to install a...
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  • How Does the Thule Sidekick Install on Crossbars
  • If you were near St. Louis, MO you could come out and we would be happy to install the # TH78GC for you. It's really not too hard to install. For the most part you would just need to set the box on the crossbars of your vehicle and then run the included u-bolts up around the crossbars and then through the box using the included wing nuts to tighten them. To make it easier to get up high enough to install the box you may be interested in the tire step part # HE4040.
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  • Towing Capacity, Trailer Hitch and Trailer Wiring for 2014 Cadillac SRX
  • I took a look at the owner's manual of your 2014 Cadillac SRX and it stated that the vehicle had a maximum trailer capacity of 2,500 lbs without the "Trailering Package" and 3,500 lbs with the "Trailering Package." In regards to a hitch, the one I highly recommend for your 2014 Cadillac SRX is from Draw-Tite - Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75682 The reason I like this hitch the most for your '14 SRX is because it is the easiest install of the hitches that fit your vehicle. Also,...
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  • 2014 Cadillac SRX Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a Bike Rack
  • I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e55AR for your 2014 Cadillac SRX because it's the only option that has a matte black finish that blends in with any black trim on your Cadillac and hides scratches from road debris really well. The other hitches have a glossy black finish which is standard, but stands out a little more and it's easier to see scratches on that style. If you don't already have a bike rack then I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR because of...
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  • Swing Away Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2013 Cadillac SRX For Lift Gate Access
  • If you have a Class III hitch like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75682 on your 2013 Cadillac SRX I think your best option would be to get a Rola Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier # 59109, I can guarantee this carrier would give you enough clearance to open the lift gate of your vehicle. Check out the review video I attached for this product also. We have not had the chance to install a Thule Transporter Combi Hitch Mounted Enclosed Cargo Carrier # TH665C on an SRX like...
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  • Is There a Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Adapter Available for Gooseneck Hitch
  • If the truck has a B and W gooseneck hitch we do have a slider fifth wheel hitch that will fit it, part # BWRVK3400 but if the gooseneck hitch is any other brand there isn't a slider hitch adapter available.
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