Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2017 Chevy Volt

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Hi, I see two available for the car 2017 Chevy Volt. One by EcoHitch #306-x7338 and Curt Trailer #C11436. I am leaning toward Curt as I have this brand installed to a car I used to own. Which one do you recommend for the Volt?

asked by: Moe

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For your 2017 Chevy Volt I really like the Curt trailer hitch # C11436 for 2 reasons. First, it costs less. And second, it is a great brand of hitches. When you carry bikes or use a cargo carrier, on the Curt hitch you would have to use stabilization strap # 18050 per Curt's warranty requirements. This hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver opening and a 100 lb tongue weight capacity and 1000 towing capacity.

I also really like the EcoHitch # 306-X7338. It has a 2" opening that allows you to choose from more racks and cargo carriers and it has a 300 lb tongue weight where the Curt is only rated at 100. This may not be that big of a deal when you consider that your Volt may not even carry that much weight and you have to go by the lowest rating. My research showed a 100 lb tongue weight on one article and a 200 lb tongue weight on another. You will need to check your owner's manual to see the true capacity. You will be able to choose from more bike racks with the EcoHitch, but again, the 2-inch bike receivers weigh more and can carry more bikes, but this takes up some of your available capacity and you are limited to only 2 bikes on a class I hitch regardless of what the rack will hold. Volts just were not made to carry much weight like a truck or an SUV. And finally, the Ecohitch costs almost three times as much as the Curt.

I have attached an install video of both hitches to help you make a decision.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The 100 lb figure you mention for the Curt #C11221 is actually the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which is the maximum amount of downward force that could safely be applied to the trailer ball. Typically the tongue weight of a given trailer…

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Answer 2

The MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter MT70355 will not clear the bumper of the 2018 Chevy Volt with the Curt Hitch #C11436. If you are using the MaxxTow for an extension, you can use the CR Brophy Hitch Extender for 1-1/4" Hitch…

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Answer 3

When we had the chance to install the Curt hitch part #C11436 on a 2017 Chevy Volt it was a vehicle that had backup sensors and we were able to complete the install and they worked fine. We had one customer come back and say the only issue with the…

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Answer 4

The impact structure behind the rear bumper fascia of your 2017 Chevrolet Volt is not structurally strong enough to support a receiver. This is why instead of replacing the impact structure the available Curt #C11436, Draw-Tite #24947 and EcoHitch…

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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 6

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 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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