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• Suggestions for the Best Hitch To Carry 2 Bikes on a 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Sedan
• I recommend using the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, item # 11352, over the Draw-Tite Class I Sportframe Trailer Hitch, item # 24796, on the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid, because the Curt hitch uses existing holes in the vehicles frame rail to install the hitch and does not require drilling into the bottom of the vehicles trunk pan. With the Curt hitch, drilling is required but you do not have to drill into the inside of the vehicle trunk which would leave the potential for water to enter into the tru
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• Will the Curt Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch # 13591 Mount on a 2011 GMC Terrain
• Yes, I checked with the manufacturer Curt Manufacturing, and the Curt Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch Receiver, item # 13591, will fit on the 2011 Model of the GMC Terrain. I have linked installation instructions below for you to review. Some items you may need with the Class III hitch are listed below. Wiring # 118494 Drawbar # 2923 Hitch Ball # 19260 or # 19247 Hitch Lock Kit # 7685
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• Installation of Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 13329 on 2005 to 2010 Dodge Dakota
• The installation is pretty simple. One bolt passes through the bumper through the trailer ball hole plug located in the center of the bumper under the license plate area. The other two bolts attach the hitch to the bumper support. I will provide a link to the install instructions for your review.
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• Instructions Needed for Trailer Wiring On a 2009 Mini Cooper Single Exhaust
• The installation instructions for the Curt PWM Powered Converter, item # 56200, are available on line and I have provided a linked to them. When installing this wiring harness on your Mini Cooper, you will need to identify wires behind the tail lights on your vehicle with a circuit tester, item # 3808 if needed. Attach the yellow wire to the left turn signal, the red wire to the stop/tail light signal and the white wire to ground on the left side of the vehicle, next attach the green wire to
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• Is there Any Trimming of the Bumper Required for Curt Hitch 11020 on a 2008 Smart ForTwo
• When installing Curt hitch, # 11020, the body on your 2008 Smart ForTwo, like the bumper and fascia, will not have to be trimmed or modified for this hitch. I have included a link to the instructions below. Please note that this hitch will not fit Brabus models. The standard for trailer hitches is not DOT, but various other agencies, among them, the SAE J684 standards and V5 ratings, are two that Curt adheres to. I spoke with my contact at Curt to be certain and he did state that their hitche
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2006 GMC Sierra with an Underbed Gooseneck Hitch
• It is highly unlikely that you will be able to install a 5th wheel trailer hitch in your 2006 GMC Sierra as long as the gooseneck hitch is installed. The problem is that a 5th wheel hitch installation kit will require the same or some of the same mounting locations as the gooseneck hitch so they would interfere with each other. What you can do is use an adapter to fit on the 5th wheel trailer to use with the gooseneck hitch. There are a couple of different options. If you have a Lippert 0719
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• Comparing Curt, Valley, and Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitches for a 2009 Acura MDX
• Out of all of the trailer hitches available for your 2008 Acura MDX, see link, the best bang for your buck is going to be the Curt hitch, # 13354, that you have referenced. Bascially, all of the hitches install in the same areas on the vehicle and have very similar designs. That puts the receiver on any of them a little recessed from the rear bumper of the vehicle. On the Curt hitch, we have done a few installations and have found that from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the b
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• No-Drill Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Suzuki XL7
• You are correct. The Curt trailer hitch # 13518 is a bolt-on installation and no drilling is required. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. You will see that there are bolt holes on the frame of your 2009 Suzuki XL7 where the hitch will attach. All of the hardware to attach the hitch is included. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin and clip, and a carrying bag. For trai
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• Class V Trailer Hitch that Will Fit a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a Factory Installed Trailer Hitch
• You will not be able to remove the factory hitch on your 2007 Dodge Ram because it is welded and integrated into the bumper cross member which it welded to the truck frame. You would need to use a hitch that fits around the factory hitch. For a Class V hitch, you can use Curt # C15607. This hitch will also give you a 2-1/2 inch receiver and a capacity of 1,800 pounds tongue weight and 18,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I a
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• Under Body Panel Trimming Location for Curt Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2012 Honda CR-V
• I spoke with my contact at Curt about the trimming diagram in the instructions for hitch # 11555. He stated that the instructions are specifically for the 2012 model so you should not need a different diagram when it comes time to trim the panel. I was able to obtain a picture, which I have attached, that shows where Curt had taped down the panel to trim for reference. I have also included a link to the installation details for you. If you are planning on doing some towing, the hitch does
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• Tail Light Wiring Color Codes for Installing T-Connector # 55027 on 2010 Dodge Nitro
• If you were installing the Curt T-Connector you referenced on a 2010 Dodge Nitro, you would not need to cut or splice any wires, as the T-Connector plugs inline with the existing wiring, making for a plug-and-play installation. You would access the rear of the tail light assemblies as if you were replacing a light bulb. The factory wiring harness is unplugged from the tail light assembly, and the T-Connector would plug inline between the factory harness and the tail light assembly. The connec
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• Size of Tubing Used to Construct Curt Class III # C13002
• The cross tube of the # C13002 Curt Class III Receiver hitch is constructed of rectangular tubing that is 2-1/2 by 1-1/2. Looking at the front face of the cross tube, the tubing would be 1-1/2 inches tall and 2-1/2 inches deep, so the # 18156 connector mounting box would be a better fit for you.
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• Will the Curt Trailer Hitch # 12247 Fit My 2012 Nissan Rogue
• The item you selected, Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 12247, is a confirmed fit for the 2012 Nissan Rogue. The Curt # 12247 is a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch. You will be limited to hitch accessories like bike racks that are designed to fit 1-1/4 inch hitches. A 2 inch receiver opening will give you a wider range of bike racks and other accessories to choose from. Also, if you plan to do some towing in the future you would want a 2 inch receiver. I would recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # 13185, whi
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• How to Determine how a Curt 20x60 Cargo Carrier Would Fit on a 2011 Ford Flex
• The best advice I can give you for determining how this 20x60 Railed Cargo Carrier # C18130 will fit on your 2011 Ford Flex is to measure from the center of the hitch pin out to the furthest point of your bumper. Once you have that measurement you will be able to determine exactly how the # C18130 would fit on your vehicle in relation to your exhaust. The # C18130 measures 16-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin out to the carrier platform and then the carrier has a rise of 3 inches. S
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• Does the Curt Hitch # C13300 fit 2001 Chevy Blazer LT 4-Door 4 x 4
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13300 that you referenced is confirmed fit all model 2001 Chevy Blazers so it should work well on your LT, 4-door, 4WD Blazer. This will also clear your spare tire. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products: Ball Mount # 2923 Draw-Tite Wiring for the Chevrolet Blazer # 18252 (installation video attached) 1-7/8 inch Hitch Ball # 19260
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• Recommendation For Trailer Wiring Harness on 2012 VW Jetta TDI
• The Curt Wiring Harness, part # 56201, that you have referenced, is just the powered converter. You would need to add the Curt Wiring Kit, part # 55151, to get a complete wiring harness. To get the complete Curt wiring harness for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan you would order the Curt PWM Wiring Harness, part # C56201KIT. This is the converter and the power wire together. I would also recommend the Tow Ready Wiring Harness, part # 119176KIT, for your Jetta TDI. This is our most popu
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• How to Install Auxiliary 12 Volt Battery Charge Circuit on a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• Yes, you can use the 12 volt battery in your 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to help maintain the charge on your camper battery when the vehicle is running. Vehicle charging systems do not provide enough output to charge a trailer mounted battery from a discharged state, even if they are not Hybrid vehicles, so you will need to bring your trailer battery up to full charge with a battery charger before leaving on a trip. You could wire a charge circuit to the adapter you chose, # C57674. You wou
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• Distance from the Motorhome I Beam to the Center of the Vertical Holes in the RV Receiver Hitch
• I went out to the warehouse and measured the distance from where the hitch side plate will attach to the web of your motorhome I-Beam, and I got 1-1/4 inches on center. I attached a photo showing the measurement from the outside of the plate to the center of the vertical bolt holes.
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• Will the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210 Fit on a 2012 Toyota Sienna SE
• To determine if the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210, will work in the 2 inch receiver hitch on your 2012 Toyota Sienna SE, you will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch to the farthest back part of the rear bumper fascia. Standing a yard stick up at the back of the vehicle touching the rear fascia and measuring to the center of the hitch pin hole is an easy way to get this measurement. The # D210 ball mount measures 5-1/2 inches from the center of t
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• Is Drilling Required for Installation of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11213
• The installation instructions for the Curt Class I trailer hitch, # C11213, state that there is no drilling required for installation of this hitch. I did have one customer with a 2012 Hyundai Accent that had to enlarge one of the holes on each side of the frame to allow the carriage bolts and spacer blocks to fit in the frame of his vehicle. This was an isolated incident and we sell quite a few of this hitch so I would think that you would not have to enlarge the holes, but since there is a
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• How to Properly Set the Tension on the Curt Sway Control Bar # 17200
• The handle is actually the on/off switch for the unit and the bolt under the handle is the tension adjustment bolt. You will need to turn the On/Off handle clockwise (tighter) until the handle will stay firmly in place parallel with the main body of the sway control. Start out setting the sway control by testing with the adjustment bolt at the factory preset level of friction. You will need to perform a series of road tests with the loaded trailer. If there is not enough sway control adjust t
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• Differences Between Curt Hitch # C13105 and Hidden Hitch # 87415 for a 2008 Toyota Sienna
• As far as installation and strength are concerned, the two hitches are actually very similar. Both install in the same location and mounting holes on the vehicle, and both are rated to tow up to 3500lbs. Both hitches will also have a similar ground clearance, because they both would feature the entire cross tube running below the vehicle bumper once installed. The main difference in this case would really be aesthetics. The Curt hitch # C13105 is angled slightly near the ends, so it would
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Subaru Impreza Premium Hatchback
• I do have some bike rack solutions for your 2012 Subaru Impreza hatchback as long as it does not have a spoiler, but a hitch is not yet available. You can use a trunk mount bike rack (see link). I recommend the Raceway 2 bike, # TH9001 or the 3 bike model, # TH9002. These racks are the easiest and quickest installation of any trunk mount bike rack I have seen because they use retractable cables instead of straps. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review
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• Is Bumper Cutting or Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch 11831 on a 2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan
• The installation of the Curt trailer hitch, # 11831, on a 2006 Saab 9-5 should not require any bumper or fascia trimming. You may only need to lower the exhaust temporarily to install the hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. You will see there is no mention of any trimming needed. When the hitch is in the proper position, the top of the receiver will be directly beneath the rear fascia. If you plan on doing some towing, the hitch comes with a ball mount,
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• Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendations for a 2006 Ford F-150 and Jayco Jayfeather
• When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want to calculate the tongue weight of the trailer when it is loaded and ready to tow. Then you have to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle to the tongue weight of the trailer. Once you have the total tongue weight calculated, you will want to choose a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that puts your calculated total right in the middle of the range. For example, if the loaded weight
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• Will the Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket Fit a 2010 Subaru Outback
• As long as the bars on the 2010 Subaru Outback, when placed side to side on the roof, are at least 15 inches apart on center AND are no wider than 3 inches, then you can mount the Curt roof cargo carrier, # C18115.
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• Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2007 BMW 5 Series with a Plastic Bottom Guide Under the Car
• I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that to install trailer hitch # 11498 on your 2007 BMW 5 series, you would need to cut or trim that bottom guide as needed to get the hitch in the proper position. If you can move it temporarily and then put it back in place with little or no modification, that is also permissible. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing, the hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and clip. For a ball yo
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• Will the Rola Expandable Cargo Bag Compatible with the Curt 20 x 48 Cargo Carrier
• You would have no problem installing a Rola Expandable Cargo Bag # 59102 in a Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier # C18145. The # 59102 is designed to fit in cargo carriers up to 24 inches by 60 inches and would have no problem installing in a 20 inch by 48 inch carrier like the # C18145. I attached installation instructions and review videos for both products for you to check out.
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• Class I Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Cadillac STS
• the Curt hitch, # 11307, is going to fit your 2006 Cadillac STS. But, as you have mentioned, the capacity of the hitch is 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight. If possible, carry the bikes as dry as you can (empty the gas tanks but leave fuel in the reserve tank) and even stow the batteries in the vehicle in front of the rear axle so they will not count as tongue weight. Anything you can do to get the weight down would be beneficial. You also have to consult the vehi
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix to Carry a Scooter
• If you have the base model (SE) 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, the Class II trailer hitch with the highest tongue weight capacity is the Curt hitch # 12199 that you have referenced. It has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds. But, if the car has a lower capacity, you must go by that. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. But for Curt, for any non-trailer load you must use a stabilization strap, # 18050, for the Curt warranty requirements. If you have another model G
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