Expert Answers about Chevrolet Traverse

• Thule Roof Cargo Box that Can Carry Razorlite Tandem Kayaks and Paddle
• The Thule Force XT XL part # TH6358B would easily fit both your kayak and your paddle as it has internal dimensions of 77-1/2" long x 29-1/2" wide x 15-1/4" tall. But for a Titanium colored Thule Motion that has enough interior space you'd want the Motion XT part # TH629707 which is the color you want and has interior dimensions of the 69" long x 31-1/2" wide x 15" tall
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• What Weight Measurements Needed To Choose Weight Distribution System
• There is some basic information you need before you can choose the right weight distribution system for your set up. First, you need to know the tongue weight of the trailer. Second, you will need to know the gross weight of the trailer you plan to tow. These are two of the most important factors in choosing a weight distribution system. Usually, you will need weight distribution if the trailer weight is at least 50 percent of the vehicle weight or if the coupled trailer causes the rear...
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• How To Determine Which Fulton Coupler Hinge Kit For Boat Traier
• You will want to measure the size of your trailer tongue to determine what size hinged coupler kit is needed. The hinged coupler kits fit the 2 x 3 inch, 3 x 3 inch, 3 x 4 inch, and 3 x 5 inch tongue size. You will also want to make sure when installing the hinged coupler kit that the distance at which you install the hinge on the trailer tongue will still allow you to maintain the correct weight capacity and tongue weight for your boat and trailer. The Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge...
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• Roof Rack for 2014 Chevy Traverse that Has Capacity for Roof Top Tent
• This is a really good question. So the roof rack capacities we list like for the Rhino Rack that fits your 2014 Chevy Traverse # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK297 the number is a dynamic rating meaning when the vehicle is on the road hitting bumps which will exaggerate the weight carried. This is why roof rack tent manufacturers will say that the rack the tent is used on needs to have a dynamic rating of at least 165 lbs to be able to carry the fully weight of the tent plus people.
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• What Hardware is Needed to Install Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3001-Z
• I pulled the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler, # CT-3001-Z, from our warehouse and the installation instructions state that you should use 1/2 inch diameter, grade 5 bolts and locknuts to mount this coupler to the trailer tongue. They said that it is acceptable to use 4 separate bolts or two long bolts passing through all four holes. You can also add two bolts to the top holes for extra strength.
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• Recommended Brake Controller and Installation Method on a 2018 Chevy Traverse
• Yes, you can install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90885 in your 2018 Chevy Traverse. The universal wiring harness needed for installation is included with the brake controller along with a mounting bracket. The 2018 Traverse's do not have a port to plug in adapter so you will need to hardware the P2 or any traditional brake controller you are wanting to install. The only other option if you are not wanting to hardware a controller is to use the Curt Echo Wireless...
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• Towing Capacity for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse without Factory Tow Package
• When looking at weight capacities of a towing setup, you will always be limited by a system's weakest component. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and saw that for a front-wheel drive model that does not have the factory trailer towing package, the maximum trailer weight is 2,000 pounds. As you mentioned in your question, the factory towing package would have bumped it up to 5,200 pounds. So with your Traverse that does not have the factory tow...
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• Can Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunks Accommodate 6,000 Pound 27 Foot Regal Ventura Boat
• The Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks 5 Feet Long Sections # DL21741 have a weight capacity of 3,000 pounds per set. As long as there is no more than 3,000 pounds on a single set of roller bunks, you can use the # DL21741 bunks for your Regal Ventura. The number of roller bunks you need depends on the length of the existing bunks on your boat trailer. For example, if your existing bunks were 15 feet long, you would want 3 of the 5 foot sections of # DL21741 for each side....
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• Towing Kodiak Express 223RBSL Trailer with 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
• The Kodiak Express 223RBSL Trailer has a specified dry weight of 4300-lbs and a dry hitch weight of 516-lbs, according to my research, but when you fill your water and propane tanks and load up your equipment and supplies you will be much closer to 5000-lbs total. Generally we always recommend having some safety margin in your towing system. In the case of this particular trailer used with your Traverse you might want to consider a lighter trailer that when fully-loaded with all gear and...
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• Recommended 7-Way Wiring Harness for a 2012 Chevy Traverse
• To add a 7-way wiring harness to a 2012 Chevy Traverse with the factory towing package you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package item # 22111. This harness is custom fit and plugs into existing wiring which is located behind your tail lights and then another plug behind your muffler. Part number 118271 is the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # 118271 and it fits the 2013 - 2017 Traverse's. The connectors are different on the 2012 so this won't work...
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• Measurements of Brophy Light Duty D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor
• I measured the Brophy Light Duty D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor # SR10-C and the diameter of the ring is 3/16 of an inch. It's a 1-1/2 inch D-ring. The bracket measures 1-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches and the screw holes are 1-1/4 inches apart. I've attached a picture with the measurements for you.
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• Can the Fascia Cover Be Re-installed on a 2013 Chevy Traverse When Not Using the Hitch?
• Yes, it can! For your 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LT, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e98863. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Chevy with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. Once installed it can be completely concealed by the rear fascia cover. I have linked an installation video below to help you get this hitch set up. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56245 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Chevy Traverse
• To add a 2" hitch to your 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e56YR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Traverse with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch because it installs behind your rear bumper cover and can be completely hidden when you are not towing. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have attached a couple of pictures below, along with an installation...
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• Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Chevy Traverse
• To add a set of crossbars to the raised rails on your 2023 Chevy Traverse, I recommend the roof rack by Rhino-Rack which includes the following parts: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA118B-2 RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4 item # RRRCL4 Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points item # RR32SV This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The included locks...
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• Recommended Supplemental Braking System and Other Flat Towing Parts for a 2021 Chevy Traverse
• With that new of a vehicle, I strongly suggest installing a permanent braking system over a portable one. The best one for your 2021 Chevy Traverse would be the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor item # DM86VR. The Demco item # DM86VR uses proportional braking which is the best way to stop your towed vehicle because it puts less stress on both your Traverse and your motorhome. The DUO activates when your RV brake lights go on and the inertia...
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• Recommended Hitch for Towing a uhaul Trailer w/ a 2017 Chevy Traverse
• Yes, it will. The Draw-Tite Hitch item # 75528 has a 7,500 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch is confirmed to fit a 2017 Chevy Traverse. Uhaul trailers use a 4-way connector to control the trailer's lighting functions. You will also need a wiring harness item # C56181 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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• Replacement Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Chevy Traverse OEM Trailer Hitch
• If you cannot find the specs for your OEM trailer hitch on your 2014 Chevrolet Traverse and you are wanting to replace it then I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75528 as it has a Tongue Weight (TW) rating of 750 lbs. Even though this trailer hitch has a TW of 750 lbs you will need to check with your copy of the owner's manual to make sure that you stay within the TW limits of your Traverse. Since your 2004 Vespa ET4 weighs over 200 lbs, a carrier...
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• How to Determine Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier Weight Capacity on 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
• The Curt Class III hitch # 13424 that fits your 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 has a tongue weight (TW) capacity of 500-lbs when used with a hitch-mount cargo carrier like their # C18150. (TW is downward force on the hitch.) The vehicle weight rating that matters for this kind of application is the car's TW. This is usually about 10-percent of the gross towing capacity and should be noted in your owner's manual. I checked an online version of the 2010 Traverse manual for its TW rating but...
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• Can Viking Solutions Stack Rack II be Used for Golf Bags
• The Viking Solutions Stack Rack II # 310-VSR201 could potentially be used to carry golf bags. The lower cargo carrier piece measures 32-5/8" x 17-5/8" on the inside and then the top piece measures 29-1/2" x 14-3/4" on the inside. If you measure your cargo bag(s) you should be able to tell if this will work for that application or not. I will say since this only has 2 bars at the bottom you'll need to make sure the bags aren't moving at all so they don't fall through the bottom. If that...
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• What is the Towing Capacity of the 2014 Chevy Traverse
• From what I was able to find out from my research, the base model of the 2014 Chevy Traverse has a towing capacity of 2000-lbs, so that's the maximum weight you'll be able to safely tow without potentially damaging your vehicle. I would recommend confirming this with your owner's manual for advice on specific trim packages that you may have, but you'll always be limited by the lowest rated component in your towing setup. In this case, even though the available hitches like the Draw-Tite...
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