Carrying a Spare Tire and Canoe with a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van

Updated 01/11/2021 | Published 01/07/2021

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Question:

I want to mount a receiver on the front of a 2010 Chevy Express van for a spare tire carrier and canoe mounting rack. Do you have something that will work, even with modification?

asked by: Doug P

Expert Reply:

While there aren't any front mount hitches for a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van, there are plenty of options for attaching a hitch to the rear of your Van.

I recommend the etrailer Class IV, part # e98861. It has a 2" receiver with 1000 pounds of tongue weight and 10,000 pounds of towing weight capacity. I've linked to a video installation of this hitch.

As for your spare tire carrier, I recommend the Curt Hitch Mounted Carrier, part # c31006. It fits a 2" receiver, so it will work with the hitch above. I've linked to a video review of this carrier as well.

Finally, for your canoe carrier, I recommend the Malone MicroSport Trailer, part # MPG460G. This trailer has 78" of crossbar space, giving you plenty of room to mount your canoe. I've linked to a video review of this trailer as well.

If you'd like to carry both at the same time, you can use part # CE27310G to mount the tire onto the trailer's frame.