Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for Towing With 2023 Chevy Traverse

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I got a 2023 Traverse and I want to tow a trailer. Please let me know what I need.

asked by: John M

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Since you plan on towing you will need a hitch, wiring, and a ball mount. Starting with a hitch I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e56YR. This Class III hitch features a bolt-on installation and a matte black powder coat finish. It comes with a lifetime warranty and is made in the USA.

For wiring, you need the Tekonsha # 118761. This has a quick and easy installation and will plug into the connection point under your vehicle. Once installed you'll be ready to power your trailer's signal lights with a 4-way. If you need a 7-way then the next step would be to install the # ETBC7. This comes with an adapter, wiring, and everything else you need to upgrade your connection.

For a ball mount, check out the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit has two ball mounts, one with a 3/4" rise or 2" drop and the other with a 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop. It also comes with a 1-7/8" and 2" ball, as well as a ball mount bag to store everything in.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

For most people the install of the etrailer hitch part #e56YR would probably take a couple hours to install. For a dealer though I would assume maybe about the same but they might charge you for two shop hours. The charge would be based on what their…

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Answer 2

If you are looking at upgrading to a 2022 Chevy Traverse specifically so you can start towing a camper, I highly recommend going with the aftermarket set up. Not only will this be quite a bit less expensive, these will tend to be longer lived than…

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Answer 3

You are correct, the Karrite Explorer and Sportrack Explorer are the same cargo box. We do offer a few individual replacement parts for this product like the Replacement Latch #03347 referenced in your question. I recommend the SportRack Replacement…

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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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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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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 7

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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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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Answer 9

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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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 11

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 12

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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