Installing Hitch On 2011 Chevrolet Volt When Frame Rail Weldnuts Are Missing

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I purchased this item and found during the installation that my vehicle does not have any nuts welded into the frame. There are one inch holes in the unibody frame rail that would line up but thats all they are is just holes. Has anybody mentioned this before or am I just that lucky one?

asked by: Shawn L

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I am not sure if I would label it lucky. I called my contact at Curt and they told me that they have some cases where the car manufacturer did not have the weldnuts on the frame rail. Please note that there will only be weldnuts on the passenger side and not on the driver side of the Volt to install the # C11221 trailer hitch.

There is a way you can install the hitch. You would need to go to your local hardware store and get a couple 7/16 inch x 1-3/4 inch long grade 8 carriage bolts, and nuts. You will then need a spacer that has a square hole for the carriage bolt but small enough to fit inside the frame rail. You only need them so the carriage bolt can fit in and when inside the frame rail would keep the bolt from spinning while being tightened. There should be some access holes and they may need to be opened up to be able to slip the hardware through for installation.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

We do have installation instructions for the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7186 and I have sent them to you in a separate email. As you mentioned in your question, there are 3 trailer hitches available for your 2012 Chevy Volt and they…

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Answer 2

From a convenience standpoint, the #306-X7186 EcoHitch would probably be easier to live with, as you wouldn't need to remove the receiver when it's not being used but because there'd be a 10 inch height difference between the hitch and…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, but the EcoHitch #306-X7186 is not a fit on the 2015 Chevy Volt. Often times there are subtle changes to the frame of the vehicle that make hitches incompatible with different years of the same models of cars, and this…

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Answer 4

The only difference between our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e56RR and the Curt #C22UR is the finish. We have our receiver manufactured by Curt as we recognize the quality and strength they offer. Our receiver is finished in a matte black powder…

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Answer 5

In the USA a tandem axle utility trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7500-lbs should have brakes installed. Any trailer over 3000-lbs must have brakes on all wheels in most states, but laws do vary. Some states require braked axles…

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Answer 6

Though the Curt hitch and the etrailer hitch are very similar I recommend going with the etrailer hitch #e56RR. The etrailer hitch has a matte black powder coating that will help keep scratches and scuffs less visible that you would receive from…

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Answer 7

At this current time we do not have a custom plug and play option for your 2023 Toyota Sienna at this time, but we do have The Curt Powered Converter #C59236 which is the splice in method. Even though the installation is a little harder it will still…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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