Parts Needed to Tow Trailer With 2004 Buick Rainier
Question:
Towing a 2005 kayo 186 feather light sport behind a 2004 buick Rainer with aotu leveling air suspension and with a ts center line wish. The front of the trailer is 2 inch higher than the rear . Am I good to go
asked by: Thane H
Expert Reply:
According to the owner's manual of your 2004 Buick Rainier your vehicle can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 5,500 lbs to 6,700 lbs depending on your engine and if it is 2WD or AWD; you can find this information on page 4-55 of the manual. According to my research a 2005 Jayco Feather Sport has a GVWR of 3,750 lbs so it would seem you would be fine but you will need to verify all information in your respective manuals to make sure.
Your Rainier should have a hitch and factory wiring already so you would only need a ball mount, hitch ball and pin and clip. In order to choose the correct ball mount, there are a couple measurements you'll need to take. First, make sure both your vehicle and trailer are parked on level ground; you'll then want to measure from the ground to the top of the inside of your hitch receiver. Next, measure from the ground to the bottom of your trailer's coupler and find the difference between the two measurements.
If the height of your hitch is greater, you will need a ball mount with that amount of drop. If the height of the coupler is greater, you'll need a ball mount with that amount of rise. For example, if the top of the hitch on your vehicle measured 12 inches and the bottom of your coupler measured 10 inches, you would need a ball mount with 2 inches of drop such as the Curt # C45030. I've attached a link to a help article on ball mounts for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our selection of ball mounts and hitch balls.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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