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  • Trailer Hitch and Hitch Adapter Recommendation for 2019 Buick Encore Carrying Kuat NV
  • Yes, you would want to use an anti-rattle for the 1-1/4 inch portion of the adapter. For that the Hitch part # C11257 would work well. It uses a U-bolt to hold the adapter tight to the hitch tube.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for Single E-Bike on 2017 Buick Encore
  • You should place your E-Bike as close to your 2017 Buick Encore as possible when using the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack # SA4412B, which means on the inside of the rack. The reason for this is so the rack and your bike remain as stable as possible and does not put added stress on either. The Freedom does not have a 1-bike rack option though the center mast does fold down like in the accompanying photo to help ease the loading process. The better option that I strongly recommend instead...
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  • Need Replacement Hardware Kit For Trailer Hitch On 2016 Buick Encore
  • Hello Duwayne, thanks for reaching out. Yes we can provide the hardware you need to install a trailer hitch on your 2016 Buick Encore with part # RHK. When you go to the page for the RHK you will see a box where you can enter the part number for your hitch. In this case you will enter the part number DT32GR in this box before adding the RHK to your cart. This will get you the full hardware kit for your Encore. The picture I included shows the full hardware kit
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  • Do Frame Holes of 2022 Buick Encore Need to be Enlarged to Install Curt Hitch
  • Hey Mic, yes there are some holes that will need to be enlarged to install the Curt hitch part # C11527 on your 2022 Buick Encore. There are some threaded holes you will use to mount the hitch as well as some that will need to have bolts fishwired through frame to attach. This has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs so the combined weight of your bikes and bike rack would need to weigh less than that. Your 2022 Buick Encore is rated to tow up to 1,000 lbs. Are you planning on doing...
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  • Does Steering Wheel of Vehicle Need to Lock to Tow On Tow Dolly
  • When towing a vehicle on a dolly like the part # RM-2050-1 that you referenced you need the steering wheel to be locked so that around corners the dolly fenders don't hit the door or fender of the vehicle. If your steering wheel doesn't lock when the key is off you can use your seat belt to lock it. Wrap the seat belt a couple times around the steering wheel and then buckle it in place. Now pull the seat belt all the way out so that as you let it retract it locks. Now your wheel will be locked.
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  • Which Roof Basket Will Fit Onto The Flush Rails On My 2015 Buick Encore?
  • I am not sure which aftermarket rails you might be referring to. If you have flush rails running front to back and no crossbars then you will first need to install crossbars such as Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 along with Legs # RRSX040. Then you can add a roof basket like Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs # TH859XT. The Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep # C18115 you were looking at is not able to fit...
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  • Does the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket Have a Short Extension for a 2015 Buick Encore
  • Hey Pat! Curt only makes the 21" Extension # C18117 for their Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115, so I recommend using the standard size for your 2015 Buick Encore. If you don't already have the cargo basket then you might be interested in the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket # RMCB which is a little bit longer and has a lot more adjustability for the mounting brackets.
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  • Looking for Replacement Install Hardware for Draw Tite Hitch for 2018 Buick Encore
  • Hey Toby, we have replacement hardware kits for all of the hitches we carry including the Draw Tite part # DT32GR with the part # RHK. This would give you all of the hardware that came with the hitch but if you wanted additional assorted nuts and bolts we don't have a great way to order that and maybe a local hardware store would be your best option.
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  • Largest Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2014 Buick Encore
  • There is a trailer hitch with a 2" receiver for your 2014 Buick Encore, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # DT32GR.
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  • Replacement Lock Core For Older Yakima RocketBox
  • Thanks for the photo, and we have been told previously by Yakima that you can indeed change out the lock cores on the older cargo boxes with the SKS system, so you can use the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07202.
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  • What Size Channel Do Yakima Y01166 Top Infill Strips for HD Crossbars Fit Into?
  • The Yakima # Y01166 Replacement Top Infill Strips are designed for the T-slots used on Yakima HD crossbars like # Y01158. The strips are meant to fit into a 11mm wide channel that widens to 22mm, as shown in the provided diagram. If you'd care to reply with the width of the T-slots on your factory crossbars, I can look for other fits if these won't work for you.
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  • Replacement Key for Factory Roof Rack on 2016 Buick Encore
  • Based on my research, the factory roof rack on your 2016 Buick Encore Sport is a likely a Thule product. The fact that 002 is a number used on Thule lock cylinders is also a good indication. Because of this, I am confident the correct replacement key for you is # THKEYN002. I recommend getting at least two keys so you can have a spare.
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  • Which Rack is Lowest to the Ground the RockyMounts Solo, Thule T1 or Saris Freedom
  • If you have narrowed your decision down to two the RockyMounts MonoRail # RKY10007 and the Saris Freedom # SA4412B, I would encourage to take a look at one more, the or theRockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo # RKY87RR. The Freedom has a very high 8 inch shank rise and the RockyMounts is configured in such a way that the platform the bike will sit on is quite a bit higher than that of the other two racks. I agree that the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 was a good suggestion because it takes lifting...
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  • Interior Dimensions of Thule Sup and Surfboard Pads
  • Thank you for the picture of your crossbars. The interior width of the Thule SUP and Surfboard Pads # TH846000 you referenced are 11 1/4" with the pad opened. They fit most aero, elliptical and factory cross bars. These give you 2 more inches than compared to your current ones, and by the looks of your cross bars these will work great. I also included a photo a short review video for you to check out.
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  • Can I Install a Furrion Fireplace in My Home Instead of an RV or Travel Trailer
  • Yes. You can install a Furrion # FF30SC15ABL in your den since these are designed to be mounted in a recessed wall. There are vents on the top, and it will need to have insulation cleared out of it around that area or it will throw error codes for not ventilating properly. I was able to confirm this with my contact over at Furrion, as well. These units do work off standard 110v/120v electrical that you would find in your home, so you would just need to have a plug installed in the recessed...
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  • Comparing the Trail Rider # HR200Z and the Curt # C18085 Bike Racks for a 2018 Buick Encore
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11527 on your 2018 Buick Encore is a class I hitch. Only the the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z will be compatible with your hitch. The Curt # C18085 is a very similar rack in almost every way except it is only rated for class II and class II hitches so it will not work for you. The # HR200Z is a good choice and can secure up to 2 bikes that weigh 45 lbs each by the frame with its hooks and it measures 12-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin...
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  • Can a 2017 Buick Encore be Flat Towed
  • I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2017 Buick Encore and starting on page 262 it says that you can only dolly tow the vehicle and that is if it is a FWD model. Other than that you would need to tow it on a trailer. If you have a FWD model and you would like to dolly tow it then we can still help you out! I recommend going with the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which includes brakes that you can utilize with either a 6-Way # PK11604 or a 7-Way #...
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  • Best Way to Tow a 2014 Buick Encore Behind an RV
  • According to an online owner's manual I found your 2014 Buick Encore cannot be flat towed. Meaning it cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If you have the all-wheel-drive Encore it must be towed on a trailer. However, if you have the front-wheel-drive model it can be towed on a dolly with the front wheels off the ground. You should check your owner's manual to verify all of this. If you're able to use a dolly the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 is great option. The...
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  • Air Conditioner Shroud for a Coleman Mach AC Unit
  • We do have a couple replacement AC shrouds available that may work to replace the unit on your Coleman Mach AC. The closest option we have available to the measurements you provided is the MaxxAir TuffMaxx Replacement Shroud - White # MA00-325001. This particular shroud is actually designed to work with Coleman Mach 1, Mach 3, and Mach 15 models Its base measurements are 41-5/8 inches long, 28-3/4 inches wide, and 12-5/8 inches tall. I have attached an image with these and a few additional...
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  • How To Carry Four Bikes On a 2019 Buick Encore
  • The best option to carry four bikes on a 2019 Buick Encore is with a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. However, since the only hitch available for your Encore is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11527 you will be limited to carrying only 2 bikes, even if you have a 4-bike rack. The Curt Hitch is a class I hitch and class one hitches cannot withstand the force of the other 2 bikes so far away from the hitch. The hitch could fail. For a bike rack, the Thule Helium Pro...
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