Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2016 GMC Terrain
Question:
curt 12291 or draw-tite 36408. Hi which of the 2 hitches above are the most hidden from view. I under stand you will see the receiver I just dont want to see all the hitch hanging down. Thanks
asked by: Jackie W
Expert Reply:
Between the Curt hitch # C12291 and Draw-Tite hitch # 36408 both hitches are positioned the same on the 2016 GMC Terrain. Take a look at the picture I have included showing the hitches installed. The receiver locations are identical and the crosstubes and mounting brackets are hidden behind the fascia/bumper.
If it were me I would use Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36408 if carrying bikes or cargo. The reason is that the Curt hitch requires the use of stabilization strap # 18050 when using the hitch with non-trailer loads such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. The Draw-Tite hitch does not have that requirement.
If you wanted to do any towing the correct and recommended ball mount is # 36051 and it must be used in the rise position only. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball I recommend # 19258.
And for trailer wiring I recommend # 118494 to add a 4-Way flat to the back of the vehicle. I have included links to videos showing installations of the hitches and the wiring for you.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 7" Long - 3.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 1 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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- 3500 lbs GTW
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- Class II
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- 3500 lbs GTW
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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