I recommend the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3141-1 as being the most economical for your 2010 Chevrolet HHR(Non-SS Trim). The baseplate height of this kit is 15-1/2" with 215/70R17 tire size. This is important to compare with the receiver height on your tow vehicle. You want it to be within 3" or you will need to use a High-Low Adapter like # RM-048-4 that will raise or lower the tow bars by 4". If you need help finding the correct adapter, let me know your tire size on the... view full answer...
For your 2008 Chevy HHR you would want a Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 3141-1 like you referenced. This base plate kit is confirmed to work with your Falcon 2 tow bar.
This base plate kit will bolt onto your vehicle and would not require any welding to install.
You will also need safety cables. I recommend Roadmaster safety cables, part # RM-643. These are coiled so they will not drag on the ground.
The next component you will need to flat tow the Malibu is lighting. There are actually... view full answer...
No, the 2003 Saturns and the 2011 HHR require different base plates. The Roadmaster base plates for the 2011 Chevy HHR are # 3141-1 (excludes SS models).
Since you already have a Falcon 2 tow bar, # RM-520, you will just need a few more items if you do not have them already.
Safety cables # RM-643
Light kit # RM-2120 (magnetic) or # RM-154 for a diode kit
Fuse bypass # RM76511 since a fuse has to be pulled to flat tow the HHR
You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level.... view full answer...
Since you already have the Roadmaster # RM501 tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plates, part # 3141-1 for your 2010 Chevrolet HHR LT. The visible parts of the brackets can be removed when you are not towing. This is a simple installation that requires no welding. I have attached the installation instructions for you.
I have attached some articles about flat towing you may find helpful. view full answer...
I pulled up the owners manual of a 2009/2010 Chevy HHR and the manual and automatic transmission versions of the vehicle can be flat towed with a tow bar like the Roadmaster part # RM-520 that you referenced. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the part # 523159-1 which fits the SS models or the part # 3141-1 which fits the non-SS models.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice... view full answer...
Curt and Draw Tite are not the same companies. Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch are made by the same company so they are basically the same. But Curt is it's own company by itself.
For most vehicles all of the hitch manufacturers will go with a very similar design that uses the same installation points on the vehicle. In the case of your 2011 Chevy HHR all of the hitches do look very similar with a few minor differences.
The hitch I would recommend is the Draw-Tite part # 24756 because it doesn't... view full answer...
Since you already have a RoadMaster Falcon 5250 tow bar, I would recommend staying with RoadMaster parts, so you do not have to use adapters to make parts compatible.
For your 2006 Chevrolet HHR, the XL Base Plate Kit, # 3141-1, would be correct. This base plate has removable drawbars for the best appearance possible.
Along with the base plate kit you will need a cross bar for the tow bar and a set of car side quick disconnects, if you did not retain them from the previous vehicle. If... view full answer...
For your 2011 Chevy HHR, our friends at Draw-Tite recommend the 4 inch Rise Sportframe Drawbar, part # 3594.
To complete your towing system, you might also need the following:
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256
2 inch trailer ball, part # 19258
Pin and clip, part # PC2
Locking hitch pin, part # e98879
Trailer Wiring Harness, part # 118407
To see the recommended products and to view a wiring install video, click on the provided links. view full answer...
Yes, you will need to cut a 3 inch wide portion in the middle of the rear fascia all the way up to the first bend in the fascia to install this Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch, part # 24756, on your 2010 Chevy HHR SS.
To the right there is a picture I took from the installation directions that shows where the trimming of the fascia will be.
I have also attached a link to the instructions below as well as a link to a video of the hitch being installed... view full answer...
I can help you get the parts you need to flat tow the 2007 Chevy HHR with the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain tow bar part # RM-576.
I recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 3141-1 to fit the Sterling Tow Bar.
For the wiring I recommend Hopkins part # HM56100. It wires the towed vehicle to accept the RV's tail, brake and turn signals when flat towing without splicing into your vehicle's wiring. According to Roadmaster there are fuses that need to be pulled in the HHR when you... view full answer...
The Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR cannot be welded onto your hitch, and it would indeed reduce the tongue weight of your Class I hitch by 50 percent, from 200 lbs to 100 lbs. There is unfortunately just no way to use your Sport Rider bike rack with your Class I hitch, and I certainly know it's not what you want to hear but the only thing you may be able to do is use a different bike rack, and the bike rack that fits a Class I hitch with the highest capacity is 65 lbs per bike, the Thule... view full answer...
Curt and Draw Tite are not the same company. Curt is it's own company whereas Draw Tite is made by Cequent which also makes Reese, Hidden Hitch, and Pro Series hitches.
They are all great brands that I would feel comfortable recommending for your 2001 Chevy HHR, but for your vehicle I would go with the Draw Tite part # 24756 since it has the most positive reviews over all of the other hitches available. Plus, if you were to use a non-supported hitch accessory like a bike rack you wouldn't... view full answer...
I could not find your invoice based on your email to confirm, but you most likely have the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1692 with a distance between brackets of 22 inches. I reached out to my contact at Blue Ox and was able to confirm that the Blue Ox Allure Tow Bar - Pintle Style - A-Frame - Car Mount - 10,000 lbs # BX7460P will work if you have a pintle hitch or the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar - A-Frame - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs # BX4330 will work with a 2 inch coupler to mount... view full answer...
For your 2011 Chevy HHR there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt # C11447. The 2 inch hitch size is only available on higher capacity vehicles like trucks and SUVs.
I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. view full answer...
You can use a fuse bypass like the Roadmaster FuseMaster # RM76511. Once installed, you will be able to turn off the fuse with the flip of a switch.
I am including a link to the installation instructions for you to review. view full answer...
We do indeed offer two different Class I receiver hitches that are compatible with your 2008 Chevy HHR SS.
I recommend Draw-Tite # 24756.
If you were planning on towing, you might also need the following:
A ball mount
Wiring harness with 4-pole trailer connector, part # 118407
2 inch trailer ball, part # 19258
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256
Locking hitch pin, part # e98879
When choosing accessories like a bike rack, make sure to choose a rack that is compatible with a Class I... view full answer...
Priority one would be to keep the tow bar level. Otherwise you will wear out suspension and tires.
As long as your Roadmaster base plate aren't MX or MS (they won't be), the correct Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard would be the part # RM-4000 which will protect the front of your 2010 Chevy HHR. view full answer...
I apologize for any confusion but the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751428 that you referenced is a fit for your 2011 Chevy HHR as it fits HHRs from the years of 2006 - 2011. view full answer...
The only way you could transport a 500 handicap scooter with your 2011 Chevy HHR would be for you to install a hitch like part # 24756 and then use a small trailer.
A cargo carrier setup wouldn't work because your vehicle wouldn't have the tongue weight rating to suspend the weight of your 500 lb wheel chair off the ground unsupported.
To complete your towing setup you would also want a ball mount, the # 118407 for trailer wiring, # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, and # 19258 for a... view full answer...
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