Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2010 GMC Terrain Towing Kayak Trailer

Question:

I am looking to put a trailer hitch on my 2010 GMC terrain, 4 cyl. I will be pulling a Malone Microsport XT trailer. It weighs 230 lb plus 2 kayaks about 160 lbs total. total towing weight will be about 390 lbs. What class hitch do recommend and which model do you recommend ? Thank you

asked by: William E

Expert Reply:

For your 2010 GMC Terrain I would still recommend going with a 2 inch hitch like the Curt part # 13591 as it will have more capacity (even though you don't really need it), but 2 inch hitches have more accessories made for them so it would give you greater future hitch accessory flexibility.

For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 56094. Install video for both attached.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C