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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Old Body Style
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited (Old Body Style) is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24882. It's an excellent bolt-on option. It can then be used with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118508 for towing. That said, you'll also need the Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3593 along with a hitch ball to complete your setup. I recommend the part # 19256 for 1-7/8" or part # 19258 for 2".
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  • Hitch for RV Square Bumper that Can Carry a 4 Bike Rack
  • Curt actually stopped requiring the use of the stabilizer strap with their hitches like the Curt # E-100 that you referenced which would fit your 4 inch square bumper. Not all bike racks are reinforced for the rougher ride at the rear of travel trailers like the Swagman XP # S64940 that can carry 4 bikes. This is a really solid choice that is rated for this application as well.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Chevy Cruze Behind a Motor Home
  • Yes, Demco base plates # DM9518287 are compatible with Commander II tow bar # DM9511012. The tow bar also includes safety cables so you would not need to add any. To add lighting to your 2012 Chevy Cruze you could use a simple magnetic kit, # RM-2120. Or for a more permanent option you could use bulb and socket kit # RM-155. It does look like fuses have to be pulled to flat tow your Cruze, consult the owners manual to confirm. To make this process as easy as flipping a switch you can use...
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  • Tow Bar Wiring that Fits 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
  • The Blue Ox tow bar wiring kit part # BLU79FR that you referenced does not fit a 2012 Chevy Cruze as it fits Wranglers. For your vehicle there aren't any custom fit options and you'd have to go with a diode kit like the Roadmaster part # RM-15267 which splices into the taillight wiring of your Cruze.
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  • Recommended Hitch Bike Rack for a 2012 Chevy Cruze
  • In order to install a hitch mounted bike rack on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze you first need a trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24882 is what I recommend. This can then be used with any hitch mounted bike rack rated for use with a class I hitch. The best one really comes down to the bike type.
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  • How to Transport Bike on a 2014 Chevy Cruze Being Flat Towed
  • Your best option is going to be to install a roof rack on your 2014 Chevy Cruze and then use roof rack mounted bike racks on the Cruze to carry your bikes as there are no adapters like the part # D210 that have enough drop for what you are trying to do. For a roof rack the best bang for your buck option is the Rhino Rack that consists of part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK142. For a bike rack the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier # RBC035 would be a great option as well.
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  • What Diameter Pin Is Used to Secure Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate to Tow Bar
  • The EZ5 base plate kit part # RM-523190-5 that you referenced will use a 5/8 inch diameter pin to attach to the tow bar like the part # RM-910029.
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  • Fairing Recommendation for Sportrack Roof Rack part # SR1010
  • The best fairing option for the Sportrack Roof Rack part # SR1010 is going to be the Inno Fairing part # INA261. When picking out a fairing you want to go with the size that matches the distance between the feet of the rack. So the 40 inch long Inno would be a great option.
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  • Recommended Bike Rack for 2016 Chevy Cruze
  • I do have a solution for you, but the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Rack # HRE3 that you are asking about will not fit on your 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. If you are looking for a trunk mounted bike rack that holds two bikes, then I recommend using the Thule OutWay with Adjustable Arms # TH45JV. I have included a link to a demonstration video for you to see how it works. Some people might have problems getting their bikes to sit on a bike rack properly due to having a common women's style,...
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  • Recommended Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier For 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
  • We have a video of the Curt Hitch part # C11282 being installed on a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the rear bumper is 6-1/2 inches. We'll use that dimension when recommending a cargo carrier that will work for you. I have attached a helpful article that explains how this measurement is taken. The hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. The hitch-mounted cargo carrier I recommend is the Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier, part #...
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  • What Type of Hitch Can Fit 2016 Chevy Cruze
  • For your 2016 Chevy Cruze you can put on a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch hitch opening like the part # C11439 for if you prefer an easier install or the part # 24943 which would be more hidden once installed. I attached install videos for both hitches for you to check out as well.
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  • What are the Straps of the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier # RBC035 Made Of
  • The front strap of the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier # RBC035 that you referenced is a rubber coated stainless steel strap. They will hold up for a very long time. Check out the review video I attached for the rack as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch And Wiring Recommendation For 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
  • From the research I found, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. The Curt Hitch, part # C11282, will work for you. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. To tow a trailer you will need ball mount # C45522, pin and clip # F-4, and a...
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  • How to Flat Tow Vehicle and Carry Up to 4 Bikes
  • Easiest solution would be to use the Swagman Traveler XCS part # S64664 attached to the shank of your tow bar to carry two bikes there and then install a roof rack on your 2012 Chevy Cruze to carry the other two bikes as needed. For a roof rack the Rola DFE Extreme part # R5006 is a confirmed fit, installs easily and gives you aero shaped crossbars which will minimize wind noise. The Malone Pilot part # MPG2103 would work great for a bike rack as it's easy to use, fits the Rola rack, and...
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  • Tow Bar Recommendation for Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
  • The Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit, 523168-1, that you purchased is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars. I recommend using a Roadmaster tow bar because tow bars from other manufacturers are not directly compatible with Roadmaster base plates and an additional adapter would be required. I have attached a link to all of the Roadmaster tow bars for you to check out. Each of these tow bars come with a bar to tie the removable draw bars together. The tow bar that I would recommend is...
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  • What Crossbars and Cargo Carrier do You Recommend for My 2019 Chevy Cruze?
  • In order to mount a roof top carrier for luggage, you definitely need a roof rack system on your 2019 Chevy Cruze LT. For a great crossbar system, I recommend the following parts if you have a sedan model Cruze: - Round 48" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System # Y00408 - BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs # Y28TR - RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers # Y03536 - BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2...
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  • Recommended Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2017 Chevy Cruze with Low Ground Clearance
  • Your 2017 Chevy Cruze LT Hatchback does have relatively low ground clearance so it's definitely a good idea to try and create some additional height when adding accessories like a cargo carrier or bike rack to the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11458. The only Class I rated cargo carrier we have available that features a rise in its shank is the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110. This carrier provides a 3-3/4" rise from the hitch attachment point along with a robust 300 pound weight capacity....
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  • Roof Rack and Cargo Basket Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Cruze
  • First thing you will need for your 2013 Chevy Cruze is a roof rack. For that you would want the Rhino Rack that consists of part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK142. This is a great roof rack that doesn't break the bank like some of the other racks that are on the market. For a great cargo basket then to fit that rack the Thule Canyon XT part # TH859XT would be a great option. This is also a great basket that doesn't cost nearly as much as the other ones on the market.
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Is Recommended For A 2013 Chevy Cruze
  • The 3 trailer hitches we currently offer are Class-I rated and will fit your 2013 Chevy Cruze. Unfortunately, Class-II trailer hitches are not a fit for your 2013 Chevy Cruze. At the moment, the most popular trailer hitch is the Curt # C11282. It is custom fit for your Cruze and has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight of 200 pounds. I also included a link showing all 3 custom fit trailer hitches too. If you will be doing some light duty towing with...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack for a 2012 Chevy Cruze
  • The Thule roof rack I recommend for a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System which is composed of part # TH711300, part # TH710501, and part # TH145183. This system contains one of the quietest crossbar designs on the market and is compatible with pretty much all rooftop mounted accessories. It mounts using custom molded door clips for a sleek and secure fit.
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