Trailer Hitch And Wiring Recommendation For 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Updated 07/01/2014 | Published 06/29/2014

Products Featured in This Question

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

(110)

$196.69

Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz.

(1481)

$11.84

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

(66)

$67.47

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

(666)

$16.01

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(3876)

$14.78

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

(3876)

$10.46

Curt Class II Drawbar - 3-1/8" Rise - 11-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2274)

$37.16

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2933)

$2.67

Question:

I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LT. I want to pull a 600 lb trailer. Can it pull the weight?Thank you. I am planning on buying the Curt Hitch that fits my model Chevy.

asked by: Philip D

Expert Reply:

From the research I found, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. The Curt Hitch, part # C11282, will work for you. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt.

To tow a trailer you will need ball mount # C45522, pin and clip # F-4, and a hitch ball. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend part # C40001, and for a 2 inch ball I recommend part # C40018.

If you do not have the trailer connector at the rear of your Cruze I recommend the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # 118508. This is a quick and easy way to provide a 4-way connector at the back of your vehicle by plugging directly into the vehicle existing wiring. You simply find the connection points in the trunk, plug in the T-connector, attach the ground wire and then run the hot lead to the car battery. I have attached a link to an installation video you can check out.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. this keeps dirt and moisture out of the connections and helps prevent corrosion.