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• What Sizes Bolts Are Needed To Install a Trailer Hitch On a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
  There are a few different size bolts used to attach a trailer hitch to your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. In order to make sure you get the correct ones, I would need to know exactly what trailer hitch you have as some do use different lengths for this application. For example, if you have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76028 then you will need four 1/2-13x1.50 carriage bolts, four M12x1.75x2.0 hex head bolts, along with several other spacers/nuts/washers/fishwire etc....
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• Towing Capacity of a 2012 GMC Terrain
  According to the owner's manual for your 2012 GMC Terrain you are limited to a maximum gross trailer weight (GTW) of 1,500 lbs if you have the 2.4L I4 engine and 3,500 lbs if you have the 3.0L V6 engine. Therefore, as long as the trailer does not exceed the vehicle's GTW then you can tow it. In order to tow a trailer with your Terrain you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball if you do not already have them. For a trailer hitch I recommend the etrailer Trailer...
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• Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2005 Saturn Vue
  If the goal is to tow a trailer with your 2005 Saturn Vue I have a better setup for you to consider. For a trailer hitch the etrailer part # e98865 has great capacities and since it's a 2-inch hitch it will give you the best options for future accessories and ball mounts. For trailer wiring the Tekonsha brand is the most reliable so for your vehicle the best option would be the # 118418. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller....
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• Towing Capacity of 2012 GMC Terrain
  According to the information contained in the owner's manual beginning on page 9-56 of the owner's manual, the tow capacity of the VEHICLE will depend on the engine size and whether or not the vehicle has brakes. Terrain models with the 2.4 L engine can tow up to 1500 lbs and with the 3.0 L, up to 3500 lbs. GMC states that if the trailer doesn't have brakes, the capacity is reduced to 1000 lbs. The capacity of the HITCH itself should be listed on a sticker affixed to the hitch, which would...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Recommendation For 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
  I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 for your 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. This class III receiver will accept bike racks with a 2" hitch tube. The maximum tongue weight for the receiver is 350lbs which is more than enough for 2 bikes. The Thule Apex XT 2 Bike Rack # TH9024XT is the bike rack I recommend for your Equinox. It can carry 2 bikes up to 37.5lbs each and supports those bikes at 3 points to stop the bikes from swaying in the rack. A built in anti-rattle device,...
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• Install Hardware Recommendation for etrailer Hitch # e98865
  For replacement hardware for your Curt hitch part # e98865 the correct part number is # RHK. With this part number you'll need to enter the part number of e98865 as the hitch's part number. We will then prepare you a complete hardware kit.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Hitch Bolts Too Big for Weld Nuts on Vehicle
  The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevy Equinox. What you are experiencing is not too uncommon and it sounds like you may have already looked into the cause. On vehicles that have seen a few winters the weld nuts can get a bit of corrosion in them that prevents the included bolts on a trailer hitch from being able to thread. This can definitely make it look like the nuts are too small for the provided hardware. You did mention...
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• Why Would Trailer Hitch Install Hardware be Hard to Thread into Vehicle Weld Nut
  For the hitches confirmed as a fit for your 2015 like the etrailer # e98865 the included bolts are size 1/2-13 x1.75 and M12x1.75x40 mm which is the same thread size as what you bought. Factory weld nuts notoriously get rust/dirt in them which prevents bolts from easily threading into them. Down below I attached a couple links that detail how to clean rusty or dirty weld nuts for you to check out as well.
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• Replacement Hitch Installation Hardware for a Curt Hitch on a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
  The hitch installation hardware you need for your 2018 Chevrolet Equinox with Curt 13307 hitch is the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK. There is a box for "Hitch Item Number" which is where you will put the 13307 and a drop down box where you will select "Curt".
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Hitch Receiver Bolts That Won"t Install in Factory Weldnuts
  For your 2013 Chevy Equinox, the # e98865 you bought (according to the invoice associated with your email) is the correct fit. It is a fit for 2005 to 2017 models so it is likely there is either grime in the weldnuts or powder coat overspray that is in the threads that needs to be cleaned up. I don't think the bolts are too big... which should be M12-1.75 x 40mm. I've attached a help article on cleaning the weldnuts to assist.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2013 Chevy Equinox
  The owners manual of your vehicle will be the final authority, but from what I was able to find it looks like your 2013 Chevy Equinox has a 1,500 lb trailer towing capacity. So if your boat and trailer weighs less than that we have a hitch part # e98865 which would work well. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118494 which is also a confirmed fit. I attached install videos for both products mentioned. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball...
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• Trailer Hitch Installation for a 2012 GMC Terrain and Class III etrailer Hitch
  The GMC Terrain and the Chevy Equinox models of a given generation are the same with only cosmetic differences. I have linked a video showing installation of trailer hitch # e98865 on a 2014 GMC Terrain and a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox for you. There can be slight differences between years but that rarely if ever affects installation. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch...
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• Difficulty Threading in Bolts to Install Class III Hitch on 2016 GMC Terrain
  What you mention is pretty common. In areas where salt and other corrosive chemicals are used on the roads in the winter, corrosion and other goop can get built up in the nuts that are welded up into the frame to receive the bolts. An easy way to clean those out would be to use a round profile wire brush along with some spray lubricant. The brush on a battery terminal cleaner like # DW00254 works very well. Spray a bunch of the lubricant up in there and give each nut a good scrub. In some...
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• Hitch and Light Kit Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Equinox for Use with Surco Cargo Carrier
  To install and use the etrailer Hitch Cargo Carrier part # e98874 on your 2015 Chevy Equinox you would need a trailer hitch installed. For that you would want the etrailer hitch part # e98865 which is a confirmed fit. You would want a Cargo Carrier Light Kit, part # e98943-44LED for the 24x60 Folding Cargo Carrier, part # e98874 if you think your cargo would block the lights. Due to the larger distance between the hitch opening and the bottom of the door on your Equinox you would have...
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• What Size Bolts Does the Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Chevy Equinox Use
  The trailer hitch for a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98865 uses M12x1.75" grade 8 hex bolts. If you have misplaced these or simply need new ones, we do offer a complete hardware kit that comes with everything the hitch would have come with when new, the Replacement Hitch Hardware Kit part # RHK. The only thing I can tell from the photo you attached is that they are grade 8 hex bolts.
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• Hitch & Recommended Bike Rack For 2017 GMC Terrain
  There should be a panel in the center of your rear bumper. On each end you'll see tabs that will release the cover. If there isn't a hitch present, we have one for you # e98865. As far as bike racks go, you can't go wrong with the Kuat Transfer # KU84FR. It's easy to use and will work with both your bike and your daughters bike as well. So simple, even she could load her own bike up! It comes with locks too just in case you're worried about your bikes or the rack running off. I've included...
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• How to Carry Bikes and have Rear Cargo Access on a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
  If access to your rear cargo area is your main concern, then I strongly recommend looking into adding a trailer hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack. You can physically open the rear hatch with a trunk mount bike rack like the Thule OutWay Bike Rack, # TH45JV, installed, but bike rack manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers do not recommend doing this. The weight of the bike rack can cause the rear hatch to fall down because the hinges and struts were not designed to support the additional...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Options For A 1999 Saab 9-3
  Hey Bruce, We unfortunately do not offer a custom fit hitch for a 1999 SAAB 9-3. You would have to go with a weld-on hitch and figure out the correct drop to clear the rear fascia. We don't have any schematics for this so I recommend reaching out to a local fabrication/welding company to determine the best fit/mounting points. We offer the following weld-on hitches: Draw-Tite 7" Drop # 41990-07 Curt 3" Drop # 15901 9" Drop # C47CR 10.865" Drop # 15902 11-1/2" Drop # 15903
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• What Size Bolts Attach Trailer Hitch to Weld Nuts of 2017 Chevy Equinox
  The bolts that secure the hitch part # e98865 to the weld nuts of your 2017 Chevy Equinox are size M12-1.75 x 40mm.
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• Bolt Size for Trailer Hitch Installed on 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  For the hitches we offer that fit your 2006 Pontiac Torrent like the etrailer part # e98865 the size hardware that comes with it is M12-1.75 x 40mm hex bolts and ½-13 x 1.75 carriage bolts. To order replacement hardware for this hitch you'd need part # RHK. On the product page you'd need to then select your hitch part number and add it to the cart. We will prepare a complete hardware set for your hitch.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2012 GMC Terrain
  Basically the higher the hitch Class the more towing capacity it has. But the big difference between Class II and III is that III is a 2 inch hitch which is the most popular size due to capacities and accessories made for it and Class II is a 1-1/4 inch. If you plan to do any towing with your 2012 GMC Terrain I'd recommend going with the Class III. For that you'd want the etrailer part # e98865 which is a custom fit and our most popular option. It's also priced great too. For trailer wiring...
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• Can Trailer be Towed and Bike Racks Carried with 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  The only way I can safely recommend you use a dual hitch mount so that you can carry a bike rack and tow your trailer is if you swap to a Class III hitch like the etrailer # e98865. You can not use a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter and then use a dual hitch adapter in that. That would create way too much leverage and would damage the hitch/vehicle frame. Or the other option is install a roof rack on your 2008 Pontiac Torrent and then use roof bike racks with it. For the roof rack you...
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• Installing Trailer Hitch on 2012 Chevy Equinox with Rusted Weld Nuts
  Dirty and rusted weld nuts are actually not too uncommon, in fact we have a dedicated article on exactly this subject that I have attached. You will want start by cleaning them out with a spray lubricant (WD-40, etc) and a simple wire brush. You may need to do this a few times depending on how much grime and corrosion is built in. As for the nut that looks to be a bit stripped, your best option will be to use a screw tap like what you mentioned and see if you can then thread a bolt in....
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• What Size Are The Bolts Used To Install the etrailer Trailer Hitch e98865 On 2017 Chevy Equinox?
  The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98865 you ordered for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox includes 2 carriage bolts that are 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 and the 6 bolts with hex heads are M12-1.75 x 40mm. Make sure that you are using the bolts with a hex head and not the carriage bolts. I included a video of the # e98865 for you to take a look at.
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