Parts Needed to Tow Small Trailer with 2007 Pontiac Vibe

Published 03/01/2023

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K

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Question:

I have a 2007 Pontiac Vibe I need to tow a small utility trailer with and would like to align my sizing with the truck that usually does this work. Our truck has a 2inch ballis it possible to fit a 2inch ball to this receiver? Second, our trailer/truck setup currently has them hitching at roughly 19inch high off the ground. Is there an attachment to this that would help elevate the height a little so the trailer is roughly even?

asked by: Eric M

Expert Reply:

For lighter duty vehicles like your 2007 Pontiac Vibe there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available as the 2 inch hitch size is for larger vehicles that need additional capacity. So best option we have is a hitch in this size like the Draw Tite part # 24812.

The recommended ball mount is then the # 3593 which has a rise of 2-1/8 inches. For a 2 inch ball you'd then need the part # 19258.

You'll also need trailer wiring to control the trailer lights which for that you'd want the Tekonsha kit part # 118458 which has the easiest install and we've found has the most reliable converter box.

expert reply by: Jameson C