Expert Answers about Suzuki Grand Vitara

• Recommended Hitch Mount Bike Rack for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• For a 2 bike carrier to fit the rear of your 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara I recommend the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Hitches, Tilting # S63400. This bike rack offers 11-1/4 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the foot of the carrier, and has 14-1/2 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar. This rack features anti-sway cradles to help prevent bike-to-bike contact during travel. Also included with...
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• Will a Wiring Harness Extension Work with the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness Part # C55372
• The 4-way wiring harness extension I recommend for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C55372 on your 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull 4-Flat Extension part # HM47004 which measures 24". I reached out to my contact at Curt and they stated that you should have absolutely no problems using this extension with your wiring harness. If you do have troubles please let me know what those are and I would be happy to offer...
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• Which Hitch and Trailer Harness Fit a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• For a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, you can use Draw-Tite hitch, part # 41537. This hitch is a very simple install. Only 4 bolts into existing weld nuts. No drilling and no fishing bolts and blocks. I have added a link to the instructions below. The basic 4-Pole flat trailer wiring harness for a 1999 Grand Vitara is part # C55372. It is a quick plug and play install. Again I have included a link to the install instructions.
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• Is the Rhino Rack Steel Mesh Cargo Tray Compatible with Thule Bars and Fairing
• You should have no problem installing the Rhino-Rack Steel Mesh, Roof Mounted Cargo Tray # RPBS-S280 on your Thule square cross bars that have a Thule 38 inch Fairing # TH72WV installed on them. The fairing should not give the rack an uneven look as the clips of the fairing are pretty thick. However, what you could do is install a couple Replacement Load Bar Clip for Thule Roof Rack Fairings # 8537361 on the rear cross bar as well so that the # RPBS-S280 would sit as level as possible...
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• Dolly Towing 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Rear-Wheel-Drive
• I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and on page 8-11 Suzuki indicates that the 2WD with automatic transmission can be dolly towed with the rear wheels on the dolly and the front wheels on the ground, and the key in the ACC position. Such an item is Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. I strongly recommend checking your own printed manual in case it differs from this online copy.
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• How To Attach Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit
• The Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar will work with both the direct connect and crossbar style base plate kits from Roadmaster. If you have the direct connect then you'd simply remove the crossbar and attach direct to the ears. If you have the crossbar style then you'd use the included crossbar with quick-disconnects. If you don't have the crossbar you can obtain this using the Replacement Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly part # 910021-00. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kits like part # 521020-1B...
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• What Hitch will Fit 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• Part # 75118 will not fit your 2006-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I would recommend the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, part # C13001. If you needing a wiring harness for trailer lighting, we offer the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 56002. I will provide links to the install instructions for both the hitch and the wiring harness.
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• Recommended Hitch and Extended Ball Mount for a 2013 Suzui Grand Vitara
• To add a hitch to your 2013 Suzui Grand Vitara you will want the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13001. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Suzuki with included hardware. It looks like the hitch doesn't extend more than a couple of inches from your bumper and well underneath the spare tire. You will want to use the Curt Ball Mount item # D-4 which measures 10-1/4" long. This will give you clearance from your spare tire and allow you to hook up your cargo trailer. You will also need...
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• Will the Malone RunWay Work On 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara With Rear Spare Tire Cover
• If you want to use a spare tire bike rack like the Malone RunWay 3 Bike Rack part # MPG2148 on a vehicle with rear spare tire, you'll need to remove the spare tire cover while the rack is in use. In addition to scratches, the spare tire cover can cause the bike rack to shift and you run the risk of damage. In summary, if you want to carry the bikes with the rear spare tire you'll need to remove the cover. The other options entail installing a hitch or roof rack but these are much more expensive.
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• Will the Lippert Components Waste Master Extension fit in the Valterra Sewer Hose Carrier?
• The Lippert Components 20 Ft Waste Master Extension Kit part # LC360784 collapsed hose length is 60" and the maximum expansion on the Valterra RV Sewer Hose Carrier - Adjustable part # A04-3460 is 60" so with that said the hose portion of it will fit in the carrier the fittings would not fit. For this situation the Valterra RV Sewer Hose Carrier - Adjustable part # A04-5094 is the way to go. It offers a 50-94" adjustment range and will take care of storing that hose no problem. Check...
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• Compatibility of Advent Air Distribution Box with Carrier AC Unit
• The Air Distribution Box w/ Built-In Thermostat for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners # ACDB will work with the Carrier AC unit. It however will need you to customize your wiring. There is wiring kit # ACCARKIT which is for the opposite...using the advent AC unit with the Carrier distribution box, but there isn't a wiring kit for the opposite that you are seeking.
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• Installation and Capacity of Draw-Tite Class III Receiver Part # 41537 for 2001 Susuki Grand Vitara
• The Draw-Tite Class III Receiver can be installed by anyone with average mechanical ability. I will supply a link to the installation instructions below. If the installation is something you do not feel comfortable doing yourself, any trusted mechanic should be able to install it for you. The hitch itself is rated for 3500 lbs towing and 350 lbs of tongue weight (downward force) but the vehicle might have a lower capacity. In my research, I saw figures ranging from 1500 to 3300 lbs listed...
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• Will Swagman 2 Bike Carrier, # S64650, Fit On 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara With Spare Tire On Rear Door
• The Swagman 2-Bike Rack, # S64650, has a measurement of 10-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the bike rack which is the wheel mount. You will need to measure on your 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara to see if the bike rack will clear your spare tire. If you take a yardstick and hold it against the spare tire, straight up and down, and take the measurement from the center of your hitch pin hole on your hitch to the yardstick. If that measurement is less than...
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• Compatibility of Roadmaster Base Plate # 1011-1 and Sterling Tow Bar for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• According to our friends at Roadmaster, the Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar is compatible with all Roadmaster base plate models, including the XL style # 1011-1 base plate used by your 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In other words, they are indeed compatible. You will also need to wire your Grand Vitara for towing. The easiest method would be to use the Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Kit, part # RM-155. The bulb and socket kit is very easy to install and will allow the lighting used for towing to...
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• Spare Tire Rack for 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• My contact at Thule confirmed the only Thule spare tire rack that will fit your Grand Vitara is their Spare Me 2 # TH963PRO. Review and install videos are linked for you.
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• Does The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75448 Use all Mounting Holes 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
• Yes, both of the mounting holes on the passenger side of the frame are used for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75448. You will need to remove your tow hook for the installation of your receiver. Your 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should have weld nuts inside these holes as well as the 2 mounting holes on the drivers side. I have linked the installation instructions below as well so you can see the installation process.
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• How to Determine if the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR will fit a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• To determine if the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR would fit your 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara you would need to just take one measurement. You would need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper. If that distance is less than 13-1/2 inches the bike rack would fit and clear the spare. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
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• Are Extra Diodes Required for Installing Custom Wiring Harness on a 2009 Grand Vitara
• The TrailerMate custom wiring is set up as a combined wiring system, so it will use the main red lights on your vehicle for both brake lights and turn signals. You could think of this as being comparable to hard wiring with 4 diodes. This kit would allow you to have turn signals while towing the vehicle, but it will not use the separate turn signal bulb. The turn signals would work normally when you are not towing the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. If you do want the separate turn signal...
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• Does RLCP Leg Adapters # RRVA-FK2 Fit Aero Shaped Crossbars
• Yes, the RLCP Leg Adapters for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA-FK2 that you referenced was specifically designed to fit Rhino Rack RLCP legs and Vortex Aero bars like you mentioned having so it would work well for you.
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• 2-Inch Class III Hitch Compatibility on 2006 and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• I compared all trailer hitches offered for the 2010 and 2006 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara to see if they are common fits. That will tell us if the two vehicles' frame mounting hole pattern is the same. Both vehicles' hitch fits are shown on the two linked pages included for you. The same four hitches, such as Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III hitch # 75448 and Curt hitch # C13001, all fit on both model years. If you intend to move the hitch from one vehicle to the other you will need...
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