Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2005 Buick LeSabre

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asked by: Paul

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It sounds like you might be looking for a complete kit to set up your 2005 Buick LeSabre to tow a trailer.

Starting with the trailer hitch, the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch # C12044 that you were looking at is confirmed to fit and will work well on your LeSabre. This will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and it features a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your Buick LeSabre and found that it has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds. Since you will always be limited by a setup's weakest component, your trialer will need to fall below the vehicle's 1,000 pound limit, even though the trailer hitch is capable of pulling more.

I have attached the written installation instructions that you can also take a look at.

You will also need to install a trailer wiring harness on the vehicle. For this, I recommend the 4 Pole Harness and Hardwire Kit # C59236. This is a universal wiring kit that will provide you with a 4-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle once installed. This will be used to connect with and power a trailer's basic signal lights.

Finally, in order to tow a trailer you will need a ball mount and hitch ball. I recommend taking a look at the Curt Drawbar # C45520. This ball mount features a 3-1/8 inch rise and is compatible with hitch balls that have a 3/4 inch shank like # C40018. If this ball mount does not feature the rise or drop that is needed to tow your trailer level, I have included a great article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup, along with a link that will take you to our available selection. I have also attached a couple of articles on trailer towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

All of the trailer hitches available for your 2003 Buick LeSabre are Class II hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers. Curt hitch #C12044 has the highest tongue weight capacity of the options at 350 pounds. But Curt also says you have to use stabilization…

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Answer 2

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 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

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 5

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 6

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 7

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 8

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 9

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

The best hitch for a 2024 Hyundai Tucson is the etrailer Hitch item #e38KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Tucson with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs…

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Answer 12

I have attached a picture below of the Curt Hitch item #C26VV installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. I really like this hitch because the crosstube installs behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. The Curt Hitch item…

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