Can 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Tow a Trailer with Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
Question:
Could my 14 Chevy Cruze lt use C11282 hitch to pull a small trailer with an ATV on it
asked by: Jonah S
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11282 is confirmed to fit your 2014 Chevrolet Cruze as long as you don't have a diesel engine. If yours is a diesel you'll need # C11371 instead. I checked an online copy of your owner's manual and your Cruze is able to tow a trailer that is 1,000 pounds or less. You should verify with your printed copy to be sure.
To tow a trailer you'll also need a ball mount, hitch ball, pin and clip, and trailer wiring.
To power the trailer's lights use the wiring harness # 118508. This will provide a 4-way trailer connector on your Cruze. It installs by plugging into a connector that is located inside your trunk, behind the tail lights on both sides. Once that's connected you'll need to run the hot lead up to the battery and insert the provided fuse.
You'll also need a ball mount and hitch ball. I've attached link of our selection of ball mounts for a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver as well as an article to help you determine the correct rise or drop you may need. The recommended ball mount is # C45522 with 1-7/8 # C40001 or 2 inch # C40018 hitch balls. Then pin and clip # F-4. Once you choose a ball mount you can then choose a hitch ball and pin and clip to fit it.
I've also included links to some articles on towing that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 3-1/8" Rise - 11-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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