Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2015 Buick Enclave
Updated 03/10/2021 | Published 03/06/2021
Question:
hi i am getting ready to put a 5000 lb. trailer hitch on my 2015 Buick enclave which has never had a hitch installed. the trailer will have 2 axels and 4 electric disk brakes. do you sell all the parts i will need to accomplish this?
asked by: Phillip Z
Expert Reply:
We do have all of the parts you're going to need, so never fear!
For a hitch I recommend using the etrailer # e98863, which has a nice, durable powder coating that will hold up to the rigors of towing. This is a custom fit hitch so there's no need for drilling to install. You'll also need a wiring harness, so I recommend using the Tekonsha # 118271, which will give you the 7 way plug you need to tow your trailer with brakes.
For a brake controller I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195, which will give you proportional braking for your trailer. This means that the brakes on the trailer are applied with the same force as they are applied on the tow vehicle, so you'll get a very responsive towing experience. You can use the plug and play adapter # 3026-P to make this a very easy installation.
To complete your towing package you'll also need a ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip. You should be able to use something like the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4, which gives you a ball mount that can be used in either a 3" rise or 4" drop orientation and comes with both 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls, hitch pin, clip and storage bag. You'll want to measure the distance from the top of your receiver to the ground and then subtract the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground; this will tell you whether or not you need to use a rise or drop for the ball mount. I've linked a helpful article that outlines how to measure in a bit more detail.
I've also linked some installation and review videos of the parts I've mentioned above that you can check out.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
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