Ball Mount Recommendation to Clear the Back of a 2007 Chevy HHR

Updated 03/16/2017 | Published 03/15/2017

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Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 9-5/8" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 11-5/8" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

It seams after careful measurement that using this unit #C45014 it will give me only 1inch or slightly less clearance from the ball platform to my bumper. Is this enough clearance or should I purchase the #C45015 with what appears to be an additional 2inch of clearance from the ball platform to the bumper? I own a 2007 Chevy HHR and will be towing a 4foot x 6foot low top enclosed all aluminum trailer with a empty weight of 450 lb and a gross weight of 999 lb.. I have not purchased the trailer at this time and need the hitch to go pick it up. The trailer sales did not have what I needed.

asked by: TERRY C

Expert Reply:

If you were to use ball mount # C45014 on your 2007 Chevy HHR it would be very tight so I do recommend going with the longer # C45015. If you have or are looking at hitch # C11447 then the ball mount that Curt recommends is # C45520 which is about the same length as C45015 so it would also have enough length.

For either ball mount if the trailer takes a 2 inch ball use # C40018. And if it takes a 1-7/8 inch ball use # C40001. And if you don't already have a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118407 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.