Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 1998 Honda CR-V/2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G5
Question:
Greetings! I am new to the site and love what I see already. I am an artist and wont be needing to haul anything too heavy. My question is, if I buy item# C11430 trailer hitch what else do I need? A receiver and a ball joint, right? If so, what model #s are compatible with the above item #? Thank you!
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
For starters, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11430 is for a 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit. If you instead have a 1998 Honda CR-V which is what you entered into our fitguide then you will want to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13314 instead. Even if you will not be towing anything heavy you will still want to use the largest trailer hitch available as that will give you the best performance and availability of accessories.
Regardless, in order to tow a trailer you will need to use a trailer hitch, wiring harness, ball mount, and hitch ball. I am still not sure which vehicle you will be towing with so I have attached my recommendations on what parts are needed for each.
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt/Pontiac G5:
Trailer Curt Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11430
Wiring Harness- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118407 (coupe) or part # 118398 (sedan)
Ball Mount- Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3594
Hitch Ball- Hitch Ball part # 19256 (1-7/8") or part # 19258 (2")
1998 Honda CR-V:
Trailer Hitch- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13314
Wiring Harness- Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C55336
Ball Mount/ Hitch Ball/ Pin & Clip- Curt Class III Ball Mount part # C45036 (See Help Article)
I also recommend looking in the owner's manual for the vehicle you will be using so you know what the towing capacity is.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
more information >
2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
more information >
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Installation Video for Trailer Hitch that Fits a 2010 Chevy Cobalt Sedan Non-SS
- Q&A: Availability of Trailer Hitch Installation Video for a 2008 Chevy Cobalt Coupe
- Q&A: Bracket Dimensions of Curt Hitch # C13701
- Q&A: Travel Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Recommendations for Back of Trailer
- Q&A: What Is The Distance From The Mounting Flange To The Receiver On Curt Adjustable Hitch C13701?
- Q&A: Can Curt Hitch 13701 Fit 2021 Geo Pro 19FBS
- Q&A: Do Holes Need To Be Drilled Into The Adjustable Arms Of The Stromberg Carlson Adjustable Hitch
- Article: Roadmaster Vehicle Specific Base Plates
- Article: Trailer Hitch Installation Tips
- Article: Where to Position the Trailer Axle?
- Article: The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
- Article: Trailer Hitch Receiver Sizes
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Article: How to Install a Roof Rack