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  • Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2011 Electra Townie Balloon 3i on 2009 Chevy Malibu
  • To safely transport your 2011 Electra Townie Balloon 3i bike on your 2009 Chevy Malibu I recommend taking a look at the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 because of its secure mounting system and integrated locks to help deter theft of your investments. This particular carrier, which is confirmed to fit your Malibu, uses SuperCush anti-sway cradles to hold the bike frame at 3 different points and an interlocking system that adjusts to the shape of your vehicle for a really secure attachment. Its...
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  • Do All Trailer Hitches for 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Require Fascia Trimming
  • All of the hitches we offer for the 2017 Chevy Malibu require fascia trimming, including the Draw Tite part # 36652. I attached a picture that I took from the install instructions that show where the trimming takes place.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Ball Mount, And Wiring For 1997 Chevy Malibu
  • If you are looking for a hitch receiver for your 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class II - 1-1/4" # C12027. This is a class II hitch receiver that will give you a few more options for accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers than a class I will give you. The draw bar is also called a ball mount. This is the metal shank that will go between your hitch receiver and your trailer that will hold the hitch ball in place. For this hitch receiver,...
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  • Can Replacement Hitch Hardware Kit RHK Replace Hardware of C12027
  • The replacement hardware kit part # RHK used to have a drop down menu for selecting the manufacturer of the hitch but now there's just a box where you would enter the part number of the hitch that you have. For you all you would need to do is enter the # C12027 and you'd be set.
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  • Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for 1999 Holiday Rambler Endeavor
  • On your 1999 Holiday Rambler Endeavor, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 for a brake controller and then using the custom wiring harness # 3035-P. The square connector does have a blue wire that is the trailer brake output wire.
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  • Which Curt Hitch Fits 2016 Chevy Malibu
  • The Curt hitch part # C12115 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Chevy Malibu only if it's a Limited model. The install video that you referenced (which is attached to this page) would show the install process exactly as it would be on your 2016 model. If you have a non-Limited model you would need the part # C12185 instead. We don't have an install video for this hitch but I did attach install instructions.
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  • Thule Roof Rack Options for 2014 Chevy Malibu to Carry 2 Hobie Kayaks
  • The Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack that you referenced that consists of the following parts # TH711420, # TH480R, and # THKIT1684 would be an excellent choice for a roof rack for your 2014 Chevy Malibu. Since some of the Hobie kayaks can be pretty heavy you will need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine the roof capacity to make sure you can carry both of your kayaks. For a carrier for each of the kayaks you would want the Thule Hull-a-Port # TH834. I attached a review video...
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  • Trailer Hitch, 2 inch Ball, Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for 2007 Chevy Malibu
  • Sounds like you are looking for a trailer hitch for your 2007 Chevy Impala and a ball mount that has a 2 inch ball on it. For that we have the Curt # C12272. Then for a ball mount you'd want the # C45147. For trailer wiring you'd also want the # C56013 and you'd be set.
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  • Is an AirLift Kit Recommended for a 2004 Chevy Malibu Towing a 1000 lb Boat
  • The capacities of the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24656 that you referenced are 2,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. That means your hitch can handle the weight of your setup, but you should still check the owners manual of your 2004 Chevy Malibu to see what Chevy recommends as towing capacities. You would want the max amount of tongue weight as possible when loading the boat on the trailer. If you do not have the weight of the trailer loaded as far forward...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessory Recommendations for a 2011 Chevy Malibu
  • For the 2011 Chevy Malibu there is only the Curt Class II, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitche receiver. If you plan on doing some towing, the correct ball mount is # C45522 and you can use pin and clip # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring, use # 118450. I have included some informational links to the hitch and wiring for you. If you will be using the hitch for an accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier that requires a 2 inch receiver, you...
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  • Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Malibu
  • I would recommend the Draw Tite hitch part # 36538 for your 2015 Chevy Malibu over the Curt because the Draw Tite does not require the use of a stabilization strap like the Curt does when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers who have tried it. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
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  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Malibu
  • Since beach cruisers can be on the heavier side of the bike rack spectrum the best setup I can recommend for your 2015 Chevy Malibu would be to go with a hitch mounted solution since that wouldn't put any contact with your vehicle. For a hitch you would want the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36538 as it has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an angled shank that would...
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 2018 Chevy Malibu
  • The Curt hitch part # C12185 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Chevy Malibu with dual exhaust and would work well. I attached a picture of this hitch installed on a similar Malibu with dual exhaust for you to check out as well.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2015 Chevy Malibu with Active Air Shutter System
  • We do have the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-523183-5 which is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Chevy Malibu with the Active Air Shutter System. You'd want to use a tow bar that is designed to work with it like the Falcon # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack For 2013 Chevy Malibu And Part Compatibility With Other Vehicles
  • For your 2013 Chevy Malibu, the Thule roof rack you want consists of: Thule WingBar Load Bars - Aluminum - Black - 53" - Qty 2 # TH711420 which replace the AeroBlade bars Thule Rapid Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack # TH480R Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Traverse Foot Packs # THKIT1684. The load bars and towers can be used on another vehicle but you will need to use a fit kit designed for that vehicle. The clips are shaped for specific vehicle fit, so the 1684 kit is only a fit for your Malibu....
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  • Thule Doubletrack or Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for Long Distance Trip
  • The Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack # S64683 and the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT # TH92BJ are very comparable and both will be able to handle a long distance trip without issue. Between these two options though I do recommend going with the Swagman Chinook # S64683 for a few reasons. The Chinook features a higher weight capacity of 45 pounds per bike compared to 35 pounds per bike on the Doubletrack. Even if your two Trek bikes fall under 35 pounds each, the higher weight capacity still...
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  • Fairing to Reduce Roof Rack Wind Noise on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
  • Round and square roof rack crossbars do tend to generate more wind noise than the costlier elliptical and aerodynamic shapes but a fairing can be added to help deflect some of the wind up and over the crossbars. A fairing will not eliminate noise but it will help reduce it. Your Euro crossbars are 49-inches long and as long as you have between the legs of the front bar at least 35-1/2-inches of space then the Rhino-Rack Fairing # RRRF3 will fit. If you do not have this much space then...
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  • Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Malibu
  • First let's start with a roof rack for your 2014 Chevy Malibu. For that I would recommend the Rhino Rack # RR76GR. Then for a kayak carrier confirmed to fit this rack that will carry 2 kayaks I would recommend the Yakima Rack # Y04073. You will want to check the owners manual of your vehicle and be sure not to exceed the roof's weight capacity with the weight of your 2 kayaks.
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 2014 Chevy Malibu LTZ With Dual Exhaust
  • We've asked Curt this exact question for a previous customer and the confirmed that their hitch part # C12115 does fit the dual exhaust versions of the 2014 Chevy Malibu like yours. This would work great with a bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part # C56176 and you'd be set.
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  • Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu
  • We have plenty of kits that will work great for your 2018 Chevrolet Malibu. I recommend the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426, BaseLine Towers # Y28TR, and BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06123. These components will make up your roof rack. As far as a kayak rack to haul your kayaks, the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier # e98878 is a great option because it comes with straps to tie your kayaks to the carrier and bow/stern straps with anchors. You would need two kits, one for each kayak. If you would...
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