Required Stabilization Strap For Curt Trailer Hitch On 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Hello, Do I really need a stabilization strap for this? 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 I have a 1UP and I only have a single bike rack configuration. Thanks

asked by: Charma C

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For your 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4" # C11457 according to Curt's instructions requires stabilization strap # 18050 for any non-trailer load including bike racks and cargo carriers. It is one of the draw-backs to Curt trailer hitch receivers that use without that strap voids warranties. You can see in the attached installation details their requirement at the very top in bold.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

There is a pretty significant difference when it comes to the hitches you mentioned that fit your 2018 Chevy Bolt EV, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #24956 and EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7359. As you mentioned, the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 2

We do have a large selection of 2-bike racks, some of which are designed specifically for heavier electric bikes like what you have. With this in mind, your Chevy Bolt does not have a lot of tongue weight capacity and the available trailer hitches…

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Answer 3

No there will only be 1-1/4 inches for the 2017 Chevy Bolt. The issue is that manufacturers match up the vehicle capabilities with the appropriate size hitch. The Bolt just doesn't have the capacity to necessitate a 2 inch trailer hitch because…

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I would be happy to go over the trailer hitch receiver options for your 021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, but the Curt #C13315 and #C12170 you were looking at are designed for certain years of the Mazda CX-5 and will not fit your vehicle. For your Bolt EV there…

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Answer 5

The only trailer hitch we currently have confirmation of fit for a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11457 which I confirmed by reaching out to Curt directly. The Curt Trailer Hitch is an excellent option for the…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C11457 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Chevy Bolt and would do a great job carrying a bike rack. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part #TH9058. We asked…

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Answer 7

For some hitches it is required by Curt to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 in order to maintain the warranty of the hitch, though for many they have backed off of that recently. Thankfully, the Curt hitch that fits your 2020 Chevy…

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Answer 8

I checked directly with the manufacturer to find the weight of the hitch that fits your 2019 Chevy Bolt EV, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11457. According to them, this hitch weighs 21.1 lbs. I have added a link below to the installation…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photos, and I do see that metal piece there interfering with the Curt Hitch #C11457 on your 2020 Chevy Bolt EV. I can tell you that we have not seen this before, and I called Curt who also said it's something they have not had…

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Answer 10

The capacities for the Curt Hitch part #C11457 are how much the hitch itself can tow/carry. These capacities are separate from the capacities of the vehicle although they are related. What you would need to do is determine the towing capacities of…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can use either Draw-Tite hitch #24956 or Curt trailer hitch #C11457 with the Thule EasyFold bike rack, #TH903202, on your 2017 Chevy Bolt. If it were me I would go with the Draw-Tite hitch #24956 for 2 reasons. First, Draw-Tite does not…

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Answer 12

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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