Expert Answers about Buick Encore

• Best Way to Tow a 2014 Buick Encore Behind an RV
• According to an online owner's manual I found your 2014 Buick Encore cannot be flat towed. Meaning it cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If you have the all-wheel-drive Encore it must be towed on a trailer. However, if you have the front-wheel-drive model it can be towed on a dolly with the front wheels off the ground. You should check your owner's manual to verify all of this. If you're able to use a dolly the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 is great option. The...
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• Is Drawbar, Hitch Pin, and Clip Needed to Use a Trailer Hitch to Carry Bikes on a 2013 Buick Encore
• The drawbar (also known as a ball mount or stinger) fits into the trailer hitch receiver and gets fitted with a ball. This would be used to tow a trailer. If you never plan on using the 2013 Buick Encore for towing then you will not need a ball mount or ball. Most hitch accessories like bike racks come with a hitch pin or thread hitch bolt so a pin may not be needed either. A regular hitch pin, like # PC2, is held into place with the included clip which is similar to a cotter pin. You...
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• Parts Needed to Transport 2 Dirt Bikes with a 2017 Buick Encore
• The only hitch that we have for your 2017 Buick Encore is the Curt Class I Round Tube Hitch # C11527. As long as your Encore has at least a 200 pound capacity, you could use this with a bike rack like the Saris Freedom # SA4412B to get the job done. This hitch has a weight capacity of 200 pounds tongue weight. You will need to subtract the weight 28 lb weight of the carrier to get 172 pounds remaining for the weights of your bikes. If you're wanting to transport actual dirt bikes then...
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• Part Needed to Install 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness in 2017 Buick Encore with LED Taillights
• Yes, Curt 4-Pole Wiring Harness kit # C56363 will connect in to your 2017 Buick Encore's LED-type taillight wiring and provide your cargo carrier with the stop, turn and taillight signals it requires. I have linked a representative installation video as well as an article with guidance for installing this wiring harness' power wire.
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• Roof Rack to Carry a Paddleboard or Kayak on a 2016 Buick Encore
• If you don't already have a complete roof rack with crossbars on the roof of your 2016 Buick Encore you need to start there. You Encore should have flush mounted rails and we have the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero system that fits. Use parts # RRSX040 to mount the # RRVA126B-2 crossbars. Then to carry the SUP on the crossbars use a carrier like the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier, part # LR54FR. The SupPup connects to the crossbars. It can actually carry 2 SUPs if needed. If you're...
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• Recommended Roof Crossbar and Ladder Mounting Kit For A 2017 Buick Encore
• When installing a roof rack system on your 2017 Buick Encore with flush mount crossbars I recommend The Rhino Rack Roof Rack System this kit includes: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49 inch Long - Qty 2 # RRVA126B-2 Rhino-Rack SRB Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Flush Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 # RRSX040 This slim, elliptical crossbar shape helps to create an extremely aerodynamic system. This roof rack has a weight capacity of 165 pounds. You can upgrade to The...
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