You are on the right track with all of the components you are planning for your 2006 Buick Terraza but there is more information needed to determine what rise/drop ball mount you would need.
I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you... view full answer...
There is a special circumstance with brake controller installations on the 2005 Buick Terraza. You have to attach the brake controller red wire to a wire at the BCM (body control module) rather than using the wire on the cold side of the brake switch.
The brake light switch sends an input to the Body Control Module (BCM), which activates the high mount stop lamp. The wire that operates the high mount stop lamp can be used to activate the brake control. Connecting to this wire will not... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at TowReady and he said that the installation process for the TowReady wiring harness # 118396 is the same on the 2005 and the 2006 Buick Terraza. I have included an installation video of this part on a 2005 Buick Terraza for you to check out. view full answer...
For your 2005 Buick Terraza if you are using Curt harness # 56077 the connection points on the vehicle are located behind the driver side tail light. I have included a link to the right to the installation instructions. I have also included a picture that shows the location. view full answer...
What I think may be occurring is the power draw on the trailer that has the issue is too great for the electrical system on the 2007 Buick Terraza. When you step on the brakes there is more power going to the lights which does not allow them to illuminate correctly.
If the trailer has a lot of running lights this may be causing the issue. Check the vehicle owners manual to determine how much power the tow package can handle and compare that to how much power the lights on the trailer... view full answer...
There are several 3 bike trunk mount bike racks that will fit a 2005 Buick Terraza.
From Yakima, you can use the following:
KingJoe 3, # Y02620 (instructions linked)
KingJoe Pro 3, # Y02625
QuickBack 3, # Y02622 (instructions linked)
From Thule you have several more options:
Archway 3, # TH9010
Gateway 3, # TH9007 (video linked)
Passage 3, # TH911XT (instructions linked)
Raceway 3, # TH9002
Out of all of these racks, I recommend the Raceway 3 for several reasons. First, it is a very... view full answer...
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