Curt Roof Rack Crossbars Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Video

Crossbar spread is a key factor in determining the accessories and loads that the system can safely carry on a car. To properly measure, you will need to measure from the center of one bar to the center of the other. This is the correct way to…

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…

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…

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

The issue with adding a weight distribution system to your trailer is that there isn't a lot of room for installation due to the V-nose. But I may have a solution for you. To choose the properly rated system you need to find your total tongue…

Thanks for the pictures! The only thing I would recommend changing on your set up is to add a shank with a deeper drop. I recommend the Curt Weight Distribution Shank 13" Long item #C17124 which has a 9" drop. This would move the bars below…

Appreciate the photo, and yes you can, but you'll need to use bolt-on chain hangers if there is interference that won't allow the brackets to mount to the top of the tongue 28" back. So you'd need to bolt on the chain hangers to the…

You are doing it correctly. The only way to get the proper tension on/off the spring bars when using chain hangers #C17005 is to use the trailer jack. This often means that you have to lift up the trailer/truck a good amount before you can attach the…

In order to use a chain style weight distribution system on a trailer with a frame rail that is 4" wide, you are going to want to install a set of bolt-on chain hanger brackets like part #C17005. These brackets work with most chain style spring…

The spring bars included with the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control part #C17422 are actually 28-3/8" long. This measurement is taken from the end of each bar with the knuckle removed. The distance from the end of the…

For a towing application adding a supplemental transmission cooler to your 2008 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L V8 is an excellent way to reduce thermal stress and help prolong the life of your transmission. The OEM cooler (built into the radiator) is meant for…

I have a great solution for using a weight distribution system with your new V-nose cargo trailer. I recommend using the Reese Chain Hangers #RP58305 with the weight distribution system you choose. These brackets can either be bolted onto or welded…