Does The Heat Shield Need To Be Trimmed Or Can It Be Removed When Installing etrailer # e98903

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Hi, Can I just remove the underbody panel instead of trimming it? When I take the hitch off, I can then put it back intact. Will that damage the vehicle? Thanks

asked by: Atara S

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On your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L model, you can simply remove the underbody panel as you stated when installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98903. I don't recommend leaving the panel off completely because it is a heat shield to protect other components. You can see in the video that we trim it slightly more than is needed to make the install easier. Removing more than what we did in the video is not recommended.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Hey Jill. The Thule ReVert Vertical Bike Rack for 6 Bikes item #TH83VA is going to give you better clearance than the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #TH69TX. However, you can't use the Thule ReVert item #TH83VA with your Curt Hitch…

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Hi Brandon; that is correct. Since you have a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica you will not need to trim or reinstall the underbody panel when installing the #76046. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Answer 3

I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76046 for your 2024 Chrysler Voyager. I prefer this as it has both a hidden cross tube and a welded on mount for securing the trailer wiring. This will provide a cleaner overall appearance…

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For your 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, I recommend the Curt Hitch item #C65CR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Pacifica with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it tucks up extremely well and the 2" receiver is all you see…

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Hey Edward, sorry for the difficulty finding a hitch fit for your 2019 Chrysler Pacifica but we do have the Class III Curt hitch part #C65CR that is a confirmed fit and would work great. Will you be towing a trailer?

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There's actually a third custom wiring harness that fits the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. As to which you need depends on which trim package you have: Draw-Tite part #118712 fits the Limited, Touring L, and Touring L Plus models. Draw-Tite part…

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Hey Patrick, for your 2020 Chrysler Pacifica you can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98903 with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56322. This trailer hitch has a class III receiver, a 4,000 lb…

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Answer 8

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 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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