Compatibility of a 2011 Buick Regal to Haul a Powered Scooter
Published 11/04/2021
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
i have a very low mile 2011 buick regal... i would like to know if anyone has used the curt class 2 for a power scooter. i see bikes and gas cans in the video only.. can it be used with a wheel chair trailer the ones that fold?
asked by: Michelle B
Expert Reply:
I personally have not seen anyone using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12115 on a 2011 Buick Regal for carrying a power scooter. The Curt receiver being a class 2 only has a 1-1/4" receiver and most of the wheelchair/scooter carriers like the 29x49 Cargo Carrier w/ 60" Ramp # FHG69ZR require a 2" receiver. While there are adapters like # 80303 that will allow for you to use a 2" hitch accessory on a 1-1/4" receiver, they will reduce the capacity by 50%. That would bring the Curt receiver down from 350lbs to 175lbs. The carrier alone weighs 77lbs so your power scooter would not be able to weigh more than 98bs.
If you were to find a small folding wheel chair trailer you could pull that quite easily with your Regal. You would need a Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59496 so that you can control the tail lights on the trailer. I recommend the Tekonsha over the Hopkins # HM11141375 since the Hopkins does not use a powered converter and places all the additional strain on the factory wiring in you Regal. This connector will connect to the the 4-way flat harness on most small trailers to control the tail lights on the trailer.
You will also need a drawbar for your trailer and a Hitch Pin and Clip # F-4. We have a Euro Style Drawbar with a 1-7/8" Ball # C45571 or 2" Ball # C45572 depending on what the trailer coupler requires.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Video: Setting Up Your Curt Class II Trailer Hitch - 2016 Buick Regal
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Q&A: Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendations for a 2012 Buick Regal
- Shop: Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Shop: Curt Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Article: How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Review C56040
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: The Low-Down on the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Q&A: Clearance Differences Between Hitches For A 2026 Honda Odyssey EX-L
- Video: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter Installation - 2023 Kia Telluride
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer jack
on Trailer Hitch
