Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Towing Small Boat Trailer With 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

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Could you recommend the proper receiver for my 2021 Chevy Equinox. The car is rated for no more than 1500 lbs. I tow a small boat and trailer around 1200 lbs.

asked by: Michael H

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Expert Reply:

As long as your 2021 Chevrolet Equinox does not have the Diesel engine I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C77FR due to it having a 2" receiver which gives you many options when it comes to accessories like a bike rack, cargo carrier, or a ball mount for towing your small boat trailer. The # C77FR has a 675lb tongue weight rating and 4500lb trailer weight rating, and while that exceeds the towing capacity you mentioned that is not a bad thing as you know the hitch is strong enough to support any of the loads you will be towing.

To power the lights on your trailer you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # C94FR if your Equniox has the factory towing package, # 118750 if it doesn't and is NOT a premier model, or # 118759 if it doesn't and IS a premier model.

Lastly you will need a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Yes, The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76217 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel. The trailer hitch has an easy bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a black powder coat finish that covers an e-coat…

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Answer 2

I'd be happy to help you with that. The Curt #13439 which we offer as part #C77FR is a fit for the 2018-2021 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain. The only fit exclusion is that the hitch won't fit Diesel Equinox or Terrain models. I've linked…

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Answer 3

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 4

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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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 7

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 12

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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