Recommended Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier for Ground Clearance on a 2014 Chevy Malibu
Question:
Im thinking of adding a towing hitch to hang a cargo carrier. My concern is that i have a steep driveway. Which hitch would guve me the most clearance to the floor.which is best for my 2014 Chevrolet Malibu?
asked by: Vatche G
Expert Reply:
When we installed the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12115 and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36538 on a 2014 Chevy Malibu we found the Curt to sit about 1/4" higher but these were on separate Malibu so there could have been slight differences in air pressure for the tires or trim and/or cargo weight that contributed to this. Regardless I recommend the Curt option because of our measurements.
If you don't already have a cargo carrier I recommend the 20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier # 63155 because it has a 3" rise in the shank for more ground clearance plus it has cutouts for you to add a light kit like # 20174 in the event that cargo would cover your tail lights. You will need a lighting kit on your Malibu to activate these. If you would like to add it then please let me know if you have a US or Canadian model and if it is an LTZ or not so I can recommend a kit from the linked selection.
I also recommend using the etrailer Trailer Hitch Accessories Lock # e98879 to lock the carrier to your trailer hitch.
Attached are some review and installation videos that you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Light Kit for Draw-Tite, Tow Ready, and Rola Railed Cargo Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier Parts
- Lights
- Light Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 21 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 49 Inch Long
- Steel
- Reese
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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