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  • Replacement Lock Locator and Latch For SportRack Explorer
  • Based on the replacement latch you came from, # 03347, I assume you have the SportRack Explorer cargo box. I believe you are looking for a part like # TH03808. I spoke with Thule and they could not guarantee this lock locator would be a fit for the SportRack Explorer. The SportRack lock locator is not sold individually as a replacement part. If you have several parts of the cargo carrier you are looking to replace, we offer the SportRack Replacement Hardware Kit for Explorer and SkyLine...
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  • Will the Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit on a 2011 Chevy Aveo5 Hatch Back
  • Yes, the Thule Passage, # TH910XT, is recommended for use on your 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Hatchback. This is a good quality rack that will work well for you. I added a link to all of the bike racks that will fit on the Aveo. Another rack you might want to consider for ease of installation and removal is the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier, # TH45JV, which also fits your vehicle. You may also need the Thule Bike Adapter, # TH982XT, which adapts women, alternative, oversize and some children's...
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  • How To Break In Self Adjusting Dexter Brakes On Horse Trailer
  • Since the Dexter 12” self-adjusting brakes part # 23-459 and part # 23-458 are brand new and the braking is weak there is a chance the brakes are not fully adjusted yet. The brake assemblies haven't been activated enough times for them to find the right setting. I would not manually adjust the brakes anymore instead keep testing the brakes by driving around 15-20 MPH on a flat surface (like a parking lot) and hitting the brakes or use the manual override on your brake controller. After...
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  • Grounding Dexter Self-Adjusting Brakes To Trailer Frame
  • You want to ground whichever wire you use from the magnet as a ground now to a clean bare metal surface of the frame on all of the assemblies. Trailer brake magnets are not polarity sensitive so it doesn't matter which wire but since you already have your trailer brakes wired, just make sure you don't cut the power wire instead. You also want to make sure the main trailer ground is properly grounded to a clean bare metal surface.
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  • What Would I Need to Flat Tow my 2005 Chevy Aveo
  • I did some checking and it looks like manual transmission 2005 Chevy Aveos can be flat towed without issue, but the automatic transmission Aveos can not be flat towed. You would have to check your owners manual to see if a tow dolly like a RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2000-1 could be used. I attached installation instructions below for you to check out also. If you had a manual transmission you could use a RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, part # RM-020, like...
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  • Recommendation For Snow Chains On A 2010 Chevy Aveo With 185/60R14 Tire Size
  • The Thule CS10 Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH00204050 will fit on your 2010 Chevy Aveo with the P185/60R14 tire size. Also the Thule CG9 Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH00023050 will fit. I would recommend the Thule CS10 chains because they give you an extra feature (external quick-release system) over the other snow chains and a better price. I am including a video link to a review on the Thule CS10 snow chains. Both of these snow tire chains are Class S tire chains. A...
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  • Are Trunk Panels Required to be Removed to Install the Draw Tite Hitch 24810 on a 2009 Chevy Aveo
  • Only rear fascia screws will need to be temporarily removed to install the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24810 on your 2009 Chevy Aveo. For more info check out the install instructions I attached to the right.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2009 Chevy Aveo 5 Door Hatchback
  • I do have a solution for you, however the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11331 referenced in your question is designed to fit the sedan model of the 2009 Chevy Aveo. If you have the 2009 Chevy Aveo 5-door hatchback, I instead recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11306, which is confirmed to fit this vehicle. This Class I trailer hitch will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and a 200 pound tongue weight capacity. I have attached the complete installation instructions...
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  • Does the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit Come W/ Both Arms and Hardware
  • Hey Nate, the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3158-1 is a kit which will come with both sides as well as the mounting hardware. If you're looking for a complete setup, you're also going to need: - A tow bar # e44ZR, - A braking system # RM-9060, with the seat adapter # RM-88131, and the brake lite relay # RM-88400, & - A wiring harness # RM-15247.
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  • Correct Upgrade Kit for a Kwikee Series 32 Step
  • I do have an option for you but I called Lippert and they did not have any reference to a Coach Model 32 Step. It sounds like you may have the Kwikee Series 32 Step and if that is the case then the correct Lippert Components Kwikee Step Motor Conversion/Upgrade Kit for you is indeed part # LC379145. This upgrade kit will be a direct bolt on fit so long as you have the Kwikee Series 32 Step. If you can send me a few photos of your steps or can find any part numbers I would be happy to try...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Aveo 5-Door
  • If you are looking for a trunk mount bike rack, the rack I like the most and recommend often is the Thule OutWay 2, # TH45JV. This is one of the newer bike racks from Thule. It is very light weight at 13 pounds, but what I really like about this rack is the ease of which it can be attached and removed. The OutWay 2 features only 2 rubber coated straps instead of the 4-6 cumbersome straps like you see on most trunk mount racks. I had a chance to use this rack recently and found it to be...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2005 Chevy Aveo Manual Transmission
  • For your 2005 Chevy Aveo manual transmission you'd need the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 3129-1 that you referenced to start. 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 makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow...
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  • Can 2008 Chevy Aveo with Automatic Transmission be Towed behind Motorhome
  • I did some checking and the versions of the 2008 Chevy Aveo with an automatic transmission like yours have to be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster part # RM-2050-1. The advantage to a tow dolly is it's about the same price as a flat towing setup, takes much less install time, and easily transferred to future vehicles as well so it is a great solution.
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  • How To Determine if a 2010 Chevy Aveo Can Tow a Small Trailer, Hitch Recommendation
  • In order to determine the towing capacities of your 2010 Chevy Aveo I would recommend checking the owners manual of your vehicle for that information. It should be listed there under towing information. If your owners manual says not to tow with your vehicle I can not safely recommend you do so. The capacity of the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11331 that you referenced is1,000 lbs gross trailer weight plus100 lbs tongue weight. This does not mean that your vehicle is capable of these towing capacities,...
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  • Recommended Braking System For Flat Towing A 2008 Chevy Aveo
  • The Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 you were recommended is only for transferring your motorhome's turning and brake signals to the rear of your 2008 Chevy Aveo. Flat towing a vehicle isn't the same as towing a trailer so you can't just use a normal brake controller to activate the brakes in your Aveo, a supplemental braking system is required instead. You'll have two choices when it comes to the systems; either a permanently installed system or a portable system...
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  • Correct Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
  • The correct Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo is part # 24741, not the discontinued part # 24810 which was a fit for a sedan model only that is much different. The Draw-Tite trailer hitch is an excellent option that will provide you with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening to be used with a bike rack, cargo carrier, or for towing. If you will be using the trailer hitch for a bike rack, take a look at one of our most popular options, the Thule Camber 2 Bike...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Fit for a 2011 Chevy Aveo
  • For your 2011 Chevy Aveo the Saris Bones part # SA805BL is a confirmed fit that would work well. This is one of the nicest and easiest to use trunk racks available and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg as well. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to...
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  • Does Sportrack Roof Rack # SR1002 Require Additional Components to Fit a 2008 Chevy Aveo
  • For your 2008 Chevy Aveo to fit the Sportrack Roof Rack part # SR1002 to it would not require any additional components. The rack comes with everything needed for the rack to fit.
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  • Cargo Carrier for a 2005 Chevy Aveo with Curt Class I Trailer Hitch
  • First you should know that the trailer hitches that fit the 2005 Chevy Aveo are actually Class I trailer hitches. These hitches also have 1-1/4 inch receiver openings like Class II hitches but Class I hitches are rated lower. It is also important in choosing accessories because using a Class II accessory in a Class I hitch could lead to overloading the hitch. Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch for any non-trailer load (such as a bike rack or...
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  • Hitch Possibilities for a 2004 Chevy Aveo 5 Door Hatchback
  • I have two options for a trailer hitch for your 2004 Chevy Aveo 5 door hatchback. Unfortunately, both of the options require two holes to be drilled in the bumper beam. I have attached a short installation video for an Aveo 5. It is a different year, but the installation is the same so you can see if this is something you would be able to accomplish. If you are wanting the hitch for a hitch mounted accessory such as a bike rack, then I recommend the Draw-Tite # 24741. If you are going...
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