Trailer Hitch and Hitch Adapter Recommendation for 2019 Buick Encore Carrying Kuat NV

Published 12/05/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

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$235.29

Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

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Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Padlock Style for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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$15.90

Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches

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Tow Ready Base Rail Lock for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 1/2" Diameter Pin

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Question:

Thanks so much to Jameson for his expert advise and recommendations. We put the three items on easily with your online video instructions. One thing we should have thought about is a lock so we dont lose our bike rack. These are the items weve purchased and installed : Qty Description Shipped Pending - - - 1 Draw-tite Class II Trailer Hitch - 1-1/4 1 0 1 Maxxtow 1-1/4 To 2 Hitch Adapter - 11 Long 1 0 1 Roadmaster Quiet Hitch-univ U-bolt Design-1-1/4 Hitches 1 0 Now would appreciate and value your opinion which of these youd recommend to lock our bike rack to the adaptor and hitch : 5200 1472DAT

asked by: Stevann H

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you would want to use an anti-rattle for the 1-1/4 inch portion of the adapter. For that the Hitch part # C11257 would work well. It uses a U-bolt to hold the adapter tight to the hitch tube.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

11/26/2018

The Draw Tite hitch part # 36554 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Buick Encore but there isn't a 2 inch hitch available for your vehicle as the 2 inch size is generally only seen on larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs. We have the Brophy hitch adapter part # HTAD that will convert your hitch to a 2 inch hitch but you should note that this adapter does cut the capacity of the Draw Tite hitch in half. So you'd have a 175 lb capacity instead.

Stevann H.

11/27/2018

Thanks for replying to my question below: I now have an additional question: Would I need to add a 1-1/4 inch anti-rattling devise for the MaxxTow hitch adapter part # MT70032 that will be placed on the Draw Tite hitch part # 36554 ?

Stevann H.

12/5/2018

Jameson C.

12/5/2018

Glad I could help! Both hitch locks you mentioned would work well for you, but I would recommend the Tow Ready part # TR63254 as it has a lock core that's easier to access and comes with a cover that allows the core to protected from elements when on the road.