Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Trax
Question:
I have a 2015 Chevy trax and I was looking at installing a type 1 hitch C11527 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4inch I was wondering which ball mount would work best as well as what the tow rating might be on my vehicle Ive been told anywhere from 800 pounds to 1500 pounds and Im looking for some clarification as the owners manual and the Chevy site is not very clear. Mostly I would be using the hitch for a bike rack but I have a very small trailer roughly 4foot x 8that I occasionally would like to use to haul small items in Thank you
asked by: Jesse M
Expert Reply:
The Curt hitch part # C11427 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Chevy Trax and would be a great hitch to use. This hitch has a 2,000 lb total trailer weight rating but you would need to consult the owner's manual to determine the capacity of your vehicle as it is equipped.
I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.
Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.
For trailer wiring you would then want the part # C59496.
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
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