Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2017 GMC Terrain

Updated 03/06/2017 | Published 03/03/2017

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Question:

I jest got a 2017 GMC Terrian and need to install a trailer hitch on it. Looking at Curt 56094 and the etrailer what is your recommended one to use

asked by: Richard O

Expert Reply:

For a hitch for your 2017 GMC Terrain I would recommend the etrailer part # e98865 which is a confirmed fit, with great towing capacities, and because it has the best price.

For trailer wiring the Curt harness part # 56094 that you referenced is a confirmed fit, but I would rather see you use the Tekonsha part # 118494 as it has circuit protection built into it that the Curt does not.

If 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C