Trailer Wiring Needed for 2017 Chevy Traverse with Rear Air Conditioning Unit

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I have a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse without a factory tow package. I saw that the kit part number C56181 cannot be used on vehicles with rear air conditioning. My Traverse has rear air conditioning what harness do I need for my vehicle?

asked by: Tim R

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Since your 2017 Chevrolet Traverse does not have the factory connector but does have a rear air conditioning unit I recommend first checking to see if you have the factory tow package. You can locate the plug for the Tekonsha T-One # 118270 at the rear passenger side as is shown in the attached installation video.

If you don't have the factory tow package then you will want to go with the Hopkins # HM11141150. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins who said that he hasn't heard of having any problems when an AC unit is present. The installation instructions have been attached for you to check out.

If you don't already have a trailer hitch then I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75528 which is a Class III hitch with a 2" hitch receiver. I have attached an installation video for you to check out. This hitch has a tab on it to install a wiring mounting bracket like # 18144 for your 4-Way Flat connector.

The Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop # C45036 is a great option to complete your towing setup, but you will want to check out the attached helpful article to ensure that it is correct for your towing application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

When looking at weight capacities of a towing setup, you will always be limited by a system's weakest component. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and saw that for a front-wheel drive model…

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Answer 2

The 2015 through 2017 Chevy Traverse models have a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs with the V6 3.6L. If you were to purchase the models with the factory tow package (all except the LS base model), the capacity increases to 5200 lbs according to the…

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Answer 3

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 4

I went out to our warehouse to take a couple measurements on the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75528 that you referenced. I measured a distance between the bolt holes on the left and right side brackets to be right at 43-1/4 inches, on…

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Answer 5

For your 2013 Chevy Traverse and Sterling tow bar I recommend the EZ4 base plates #523175-4. Base plates can be tricky to install so I have included a link to the instructions so you can see the steps ahead of time. In addition to the tow bar and the…

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Answer 6

Both bypass switches are needed in order for you to flat tow your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse; the reason for that is because they are different types of fuses (at different locations, as you pointed out), so both switches are needed, the Roadmaster…

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Answer 7

If you have a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, the largest wheel you'll be able to use is a 13 inch, as a 15 inch wheel would use a 5 on 4-1/2, 5 on 5 or a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Swapping to a different bolt pattern would mean replacing the hubs. A…

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Answer 8

I took a look at your owner's manual and the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has a bundle of blunt cut wires behind the instrument panel above the parking brake assembly for the electric trailer to wire a brake controller to. According to the owner's…

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Answer 9

We know that the 2017 Chevy Traverse with factory 7-Way trailer connector had a plug-in location for a brake controller but nothing is shown for the 2019 Traverse. I would check under the dash, to the left of the steering column, for that wire bundle…

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