Expert Answers about GMC Acadia

• Curt TriFlex Brake Controller # C24VV Installation in 2014 GMC Acadia
• To install the Curt TriFlex Brake Controller # C24VV in a 2014 GMC Acadia without factory trailer connector you will need the brake controller unit and wiring harness, parts # C24VV and # C51515, along with a brake controller install kit, part # ETBC7. Your vehicle needs to have a working 4-pole flat connector in order to install the # ETBC7. The 4-pole plugs into the supplied 7-way. If your Acadia has the tow package with factory 7-way you will not need the # ETBC7. GMC no longer provides...
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• Components Needed To Flat Tow A 2016 GMC Acadia
• Yes, you can tow your 2016 GMC Acadia. You will need 5 components however, to safely and correctly tow your GMC Acadia. To start you will need a base plate kit, the Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit # 523149-1 is an excellent choice that will feature Roadmaster's crossbar-style brackets to provide attachment points for the quick-disconnect crossbar on your tow bar. Next, you will need a wiring kit, the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 will...
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• Will the Thule Interstate Cargo Bag # TH869 Work with Raised Rails on a 2009 GMC Acadia
• Cross bars are recommended when installing Thule Interstate Expandable Roof Rack Cargo Bag, item # TH869. The cross bars keep the bag from sliding forward and back on the vehicle roof during acceleration and braking and protect the vehicle roof from damage by keeping the bag stationary when installed. Make sure to clean the roof before installing the bag to keep dirt, between the bag and roof, to a minimum so the roof does not get scratched. Cross bars for your 2009 GMC Acadia consist...
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• Complete Towing Setup for Towing a Sea Ray Boat w/ a 2019 GMC Acadia SLT
• Congrats on the new vehicle. To tow your Sea Ray Boat with your 2019 GMC Acadia SLT you will need a hitch receiver, wiring harness with a 7-way connector, a brake controller, and a ball mount with a 2" ball. Let's start out with your hitch. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 76023. This is a custom fit hitch that bolts directly onto your Acadia with included hardware. This is a Class III hitch with a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,500 lbs and a tongue...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2023 GMC Acadia
• When installing a trailer hitch on your 2023 GMC Acadia for either towing a trailer or hauling a bike rack we have the perfect hitch for you. We have two options on trailer hitches that are confirmed for your vehicle. We have The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e36AR and we have The Curt Hitch # C13293. Out of the two hitches I recommend choosing the etrailer hitch # e36AR over the Curt hitch because the etrailer hitch has a matte black powder coated finish and has an extra coating...
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• Parts for Using a Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller in a 2008 GMC Acadia and 2003 Chevy Silverado
• That should be everything you need if both your 2008 GMC Acadia and 2003 Chevy Silverado are equipped with tow packages. You would order part # 90185 and vehicle specific wiring adapter # 3026-P and that would include everything for your Acadia. Then you would order part # 3015P and # 7686 to have a connection wire and bracket for your Silverado. Please note, you will need to go through the set up process and adjust the power and boost settings when you switch vehicles as the two vehicles...
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• Is Lighting Required to Tow a Boat Trailer with a 2017 GMC Acadia
• Thank you for all of the information and questions. It's never a bad thing to ask more questions when you are venturing out and doing something new. And at least your time in Covid isolation hasn't affected your sense of humor! To kick things off you will need the trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 76023 you were looking at as well as some wiring to legally tow on the road with your 2017 GMC Acadia. If you were just moving the boat trailer from your shed to a lake on the same piece of...
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• Correct Westin Running Boards And Mounting Kit For 2015 GMC Acadia
• For your 2015 GMC Acadia you will want to go with Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 6" Wide - Black Aluminum # 27-6125-1835. This is a fit for your vehicle as long as it is not the Denali model; installation kit and hardware are included. If you click on the part link, it will bring you to the product page in which you can see the price and information.
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• Trailer Hitch For A 2023 GMC Acadia
• We have the perfect trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2023 GMC Acadia! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13293 has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coated finish that is over a protective base coat that offers superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 5,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 750 pounds. I would recommend checking your vehicle's manual to find the proper towing...
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• All FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switches for 2012 GMC Acadia
• I checked with Roadmaster to determine the exact fuse bypass switches you will need for a 2012 GMC Acadia, and the part you mentioned, 76517, is correct. The switches you need are: - Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass Switch for Towed Vehicles - 50-Amp FMX Fuse # RM-76517 - Quantity of 2 of Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass - 13" - 20-Amp Mini-Fuse # RM76511 I have added links to videos and installation instructions for you to check out as well.
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• Everything Needed to Flat Tow A 2014 GMC Acadia Behind RV
• I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2014 GMC Acadia. It states if the vehicle is either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, it can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. I just recommend verifying this information in your copy of the owner's manual, as it's possible that you have a slightly different model Acadia. The owner's manual will also detail the correct procedures and steps to take before heading out on your trip. In order to flat tow your 2014 GMC Acadia...
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• Is There a Plug and Play Brake Controller Adapter for 2018 GMC Acadia
• I have a solution for you, but there is not a plug for a brake controller that would allow for a plug and play installation on the 2018 GMC Acadia Denali, so even if you've got the factory trailer connector you would need to hard wire any controller in. For this reason I typically recommend using a wireless brake controller like the Curt Echo # C51180, which simply plugs into your 7 way trailer connector and uses gyroscopes to apply the brakes on your trailer in proportion to the braking...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 GMC Acadia
• A complete flat towing system consists of base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, supplemental braking system and often times a high/low adapter to allow you to keep the tow bar level during towing. Starting with the base plate, I recommend using the Roadmaster # RM-523189-4 which has removable arms that can be removed when you're not towing; a compatible tow bar with these base plates is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 # RM-520 which will install directly into the 2"...
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• Correct Replacement for Kelsey Hayes 602027 and 602028 Electric Trailer Brakes 2,750LB Axel
• The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10 inch - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 pounds # AKEBRK-35 is the correct brake set up for your Kelsey Hayes 602027 and 602028 and even though your trailer is rated for 2,750 pounds the 3,500 pound brakes will work. The driver's-side and passenger's-side electric brakes measure to be 10 inches by 2-1/4 inches. The brake pads are made of a durable friction material which provide an improved braking and longevity. The brakes have an e-coated backing...
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• How To Determine What The Minimum Crossbars Needed To Carry 4 Kayaks On A 2019 GMC Acadia Are
• To determine the minimum crossbar length needed will really depend on how tall the Kayaks you have are. For instance, if your kayaks were 14" tall, you'd need a minimum of 42" across your roof in which something like the: -Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2 with the legs # RRSX100, would work great. This crossbar setup is confirmed to fit your 2019 GMC Acadia with factory roof rails, measures 46" wide, and has a maximum weight capacity of 165-lbs. If you let me know what...
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• Parts Needed for Flat Towing 2013 GMC Acadia Behind Motorhome
• We can help you with selecting the items required to ready your 2013 GMC Acadia for flat towing behind your motorhome that does not have air brakes. In fact the linked article on flat towing is a great place to start since it covers each component, which include the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, a high/low hitch adapter and both base plates and a braking system for the toad. Articles on these last two components are also linked. You'll also want to check your GM...
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• Is Brake-Lite Relay for 2017 GMC Acadia Needed To Flat Tow?
• Since your brake lights illuminate when the vehicle is off, as long as that doesn't stop after a specific amount of time, you will not need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751483. This kit is designed to make sure there is a constant power to the brake light switch so you get an accurate read in your motorhome of when the brakes of your towed vehicle are being applied. Since you have stated that you have brake lights when the vehicle is off, you already have a stop light...
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• Parts Needed to Provide Power Inside Vehicle During Flat Towing 2017 GMC Acadia
• It sounds like you're looking for a way to power something in your dinghy vehicle, like a supplemental braking system. A system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR requires that you install the Roadmaster 12V Outlet Kit # RM-9332, which connects directly to your battery to supply 12v power inside the vehicle when it is turned off- not with the key in the ACC position. There are some additional parts you would need to avoid draining your 2017 GMC Acadia's battery while it's being flat towed-...
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• Parts Needed To Connect Roadmaster Base Plate With The Ready Brute Elite II Tow Bar
• To connect your Roadmaster EZ Crossbar Style Base Plate Kit # 523149-1 on your 2011 GMC Acadia, to your Ready Brute Elite II tow bar, you will just need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-032. I have attached a review video of the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter for you to check out as well.
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• Weight Distribution Hitch for a 2022 East to West Alta 2600 KRB Trailer
• Thanks for all of the information! Based on your weight requirements you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37100ET for your set up depending on how you load your trailer. If you're able to keep your tongue weight at 10% when you are fully loaded this will be a great system for you. This system has a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 1,000 lbs which will work great with varying load sizes. If you go over the 1,000 lbs tongue capacity the system...
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