Hitch, Wiring and Brake Controller for 2017 GMC Acadia Limited
Question:
I recently purchased an 2017 GMC Acadia limited. Want to install a trailer hitch for my pontoon boat and wanted to know what hitch to buy and install. Seen a lot of reviews on issues I dont want to have to deal with. Is there a difference in the GMC Acadia and The GMC Acadia Limited as far as the hitch installation or frame work???
asked by: Karen B
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitches that fit the 2017 GMC Acadia are indeed different from those that fit the Acadia Limited. Hitches for the 2017 Acadia Limited are shown on the linked page. The one I suggest is the Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III model # 75528. I like this one for its combination of price, high towing capacity and simple installation. Written instructions and a helpful install video are linked for your reference. The hitch comes complete with all mounting hardware.
If your trailer has electric brakes you will also need a trailer brake controller such as the Prodigy P3 # 90195. Installation of the controller requires only harness # 3026-P if you have a factory 7-way trailer socket. If you do not have a factory 7-way you will also need kit # 118271.
Towing will also require a Class III ball mount with the amount of rise or drop needed to keep your trailer level when it is hitched, and a hitch ball of the size that matches your trailer's coupler. The easy way to have flexibility is to use a multi-ball adjustable ball mount like # C45900 which provides a range of height rise or drop and which includes the two most popular hitch ball sizes.
Two helpful articles on towing are included for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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