I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he stated that the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24956, which is confirmed to fit your 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, has a measurement from the ground to the top of the receiver when installed on your vehicle of 11 inches. So this will provide some more ground clearance when compared to the 7 inches for the Curt hitch that you mentioned in your question. This hitch will provide a 200 pound tongue weight capacity and no drilling will be required... view full answer...
Radial and bias ply tires are totally different constructions which is partially why the ply ratings and capacities don't match up with the weight capacities. Also ply ratings and weight capacities have evolved over years as lower ply rating tires are now coming with higher capacities due to improvements in tire construction design. Most advancements in tire designs are in the radials as they are generally preferred which is why they seem to be creeping ahead in most aspects while not being... view full answer...
The capacities for the Curt Hitch part # C11457 are how much the hitch itself can tow/carry. These capacities are separate from the capacities of the vehicle although they are related.
What you would need to do is determine the towing capacities of the vehicle and then go with the lower rated figures between the hitch and the vehicle.
Actually the hitch has a 2,000 lb total trailer weight capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. From our research it looks to be 100 lbs tongue weight... view full answer...
I checked directly with the manufacturer to find the weight of the hitch that fits your 2019 Chevy Bolt EV, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11457.
According to them, this hitch weighs 21.1 lbs.
I have added a link below to the installation instructions for you to check out as well. view full answer...
That's a really good question, and because it is a 2 inch hitch, the hitch pin hole size is the standard 5/8" on the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7359.
So you can use a standard hitch pin or lock like the Hitch Pin # ML1465DAT or Hitch Lock # e98882. view full answer...
Thanks for the picture! The EcoHitch Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7359 is confirmed to fit the 2023 Bolt EV. I checked with EcoHitch, the cut in your Bolt's trim will be made below the rear light in your bumper.
I have attached a couple of pictures below that will show you where the cut is made along with an installation video. view full answer...
The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7359 will fit your 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV and provides a 2" receiver that accommodates a 4-bike carrier. That said a significant limiting factor here is that from our research your vehicle tow capacity looks to be 100 lbs tongue weight and 1,000 lbs total trailer weight on your vehicle.
Should you still decide to pursue this route, a bike rack like the Swagman Quad 2+2 2-Bike and 4-Bike Platform Rack # S64FR is 86 lbs and would not leave... view full answer...