Recommended Trailer Hitch And Cargo Carrier For 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Question:
I have a 2013 spark ls. I want to be able to put a cargo carrier on but i also want the option to pull a mini trailer. What would be the best hitch for me?
asked by: Mercedes J
Expert Reply:
If you do not have ground effects on your 2013 Spark the trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt Class I Reciever Hitch # C11334. Since this is a Class l hitch, it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
If you have the ground effects then there is no hitch showing for your vehicle.
The Curt hitch part # C11334 requires the use of stabilizer straps like part # 18050 for any non-trailer items installed in the hitch.
I did some research and on page 9-38 of the owner's manual it states the vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer.
The cargo carrier I recommend is the Pro Series # 63155. This carrier measures 49-1/2 long x 21-1/2 wide x 5-1/2 tall. This carrier has a shank rise of 3-inches for better ground clearance.
You will need a hitch pin and clip to secure the carrier in the hitch. I recommend part # PC2.
If you find that the cargo blocks your tail lights you will need a light kit on the carrier. I recommend part # 98174LED. This kit is designed to work with the carrier I recommended, and it has LED lights which are brighter than incandescent.
If you do not have a 4-way trailer connector on your Spark I recommend part # HM11141120. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for this harness on a Spark you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 21 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Steel
- Reese
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LED Light Kit for Draw-Tite, Tow Ready, Pro Series, and Rola Railed Cargo Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier Parts
- Lights
- Light Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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