Compatibility of a 2011 Buick Regal to Haul a Powered Scooter

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i have a very low mile 2011 buick regal... i would like to know if anyone has used the curt class 2 for a power scooter. i see bikes and gas cans in the video only.. can it be used with a wheel chair trailer the ones that fold?

asked by: Michelle B

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I personally have not seen anyone using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12115 on a 2011 Buick Regal for carrying a power scooter. The Curt receiver being a class 2 only has a 1-1/4" receiver and most of the wheelchair/scooter carriers like the 29x49 Cargo Carrier w/ 60" Ramp # FHG69ZR require a 2" receiver. While there are adapters like # 80303 that will allow for you to use a 2" hitch accessory on a 1-1/4" receiver, they will reduce the capacity by 50%. That would bring the Curt receiver down from 350lbs to 175lbs. The carrier alone weighs 77lbs so your power scooter would not be able to weigh more than 98bs.

If you were to find a small folding wheel chair trailer you could pull that quite easily with your Regal. You would need a Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59496 so that you can control the tail lights on the trailer. I recommend the Tekonsha over the Hopkins # HM11141375 since the Hopkins does not use a powered converter and places all the additional strain on the factory wiring in you Regal. This connector will connect to the the 4-way flat harness on most small trailers to control the tail lights on the trailer.

You will also need a drawbar for your trailer and a Hitch Pin and Clip # F-4. We have a Euro Style Drawbar with a 1-7/8" Ball # C45571 or 2" Ball # C45572 depending on what the trailer coupler requires.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Actually the 2014 Buick Regal can have the 2.0 liter turbo motor or a 2.4 liter motor that is not a turbo but has the eAssist feature. Curt trailer hitch #C12115 has been confirmed to fit the turbo models. It is currently the only hitch option for…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 12

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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