Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy Uplander

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I am looking to purchase a trailer hitch for my 2006 Chevy Uplander. I am not sure of the wheel base and do not have the vehicle or owners manual with me, but is is front wheel drive only. It would be needed for only lightweight towing such as small U-haul or single axle utility trailer maybe 8 to 12 feet. Would I need an Class 2 or 3 hitch set up?

asked by: Mark W

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Whenever available I always recommend a Class III 2 inch hitch for vehicles as they have higher towing capacities and since more accessories are made for 2 inch hitches they offer greater flexibility as well. For that you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 75278. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

Since you wanted to do 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 drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118396 which is a custom fit wiring harness designed specifically for your vehicle.

The towing capacity of the vehicle is 2,000 pounds unless the van is equipped with either the V92 trailering package or the heavy duty cooling package. If it has either of those then it is rated for 3,500 pounds.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

Hey Chris! The TowSmart Trailer Hitch item #TS75ZR is confirmed to fit the 2019 Ram ProMaster 3500. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. To add a 7-way and 4-way connector to your van you'll need two separate wiring harnesses. The…

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Answer 3

The Curt Combo Bar with 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver #C49360 is made of solid raw steel. It is made in the USA and this unit is equipped with a 1/2" reinforcing collar for extra strength and has a raw finish to be ready for welding. The…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #13160 has a 2 inch square receiver opening and the crossbar is 2-1/2 inch round tube steel. I went into our warehouse to measure it for you. It is a confirmed fit for 1984-2001 Jeep…

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Answer 5

If the freezer fan on your Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer #324-000119 keeps repeatedly turning on and off every few seconds that's a indication that there's a problem with the temperature probe. I recommend fully defrosting the…

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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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Answer 7

With any 4-pole wiring setup the flat connector can be either routed outside the vehicle and permanently installed in a mounting bracket setup as with parts #18144 and #18136 or it can be left inside the vehicle so that it is not continuously exposed…

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