How to Tow a Trailer with Brakes with a 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS

Updated 04/23/2018 | Published 04/20/2018

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

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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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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 - 3-1/8" Rise - 11-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controllers

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

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Question:

I am looking at getting part # c12009 trailer hitch and want to make sure that it is compatible to my 95 SS impala. I have read the reviews, but wanted to make sure of fit. Also, do you have a wiring set up with trailer brake for this hitch. I plan on towing a pop up camper with a weight of about 2300 lbs. Would appreciate any input or information about this application.

asked by: Ray

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12009 is a confirmed fit for your 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS and will work well for you. In order to tow a trailer with brakes you will also need to use both the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C55347 and the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers part # ETBC7. If you need a brake controller I recommend the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part # C24VV with the Universal Wiring Adapter part # C51515.

The only other things you will need to complete your towing setup is a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin. For this, I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar part # C45522, 2" Hitch Ball part # C40018, and Curt Class I and II Pin and Clip part # F-4. If your trailer uses a different size hitch ball please let me know and I would be happy to adjust my recommendation accordingly.

Before getting started, you will also want to take a peek in your owner's manual for the vehicle's towing capacity as this will dictate the weight of the trailer that can be towed with the vehicle, not the trailer hitch.