How to Install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse

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Rob: Everybody, Rob here at etrailer.com and today we're going to be taking a look at the Draw-Tite Class III Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver on our 2020 Chevrolet Traverse.Now our hitch is actually going to be behind this panel right here, so when we're not towing, we can have a really clean factory look for our Traverse, we're not going to have a big old hitch sticking out. But when we do want to use it, we just loosen up the two knobs here on the bottom, and pull the panel out, and we'll have access to our hitch, we can put any kind of hitch mounted accessories in there.But then we need to make room on the inside of our Traverse, we have cargo carrier back here, loaded up with gear, making more room. Or if we want to hit the trails, we could put a bike rack in there, carry some bikes with us, or clearly we can use the hitch to tow a trailer.Now our hitch is going to be a Class III, which means it's going to give us that two inch by two inch receiver tube opening and have the widest variety of accessories available that we can mount up. Now regardless of what kind of accessory you're going to be using, they're all going to mount the hitch pin hole here on the side. Our hitch is going to accept a standard inaudible 00:01:07 pin and clip. Now these are not going to come with the hitch, but you can find them here at etrailer.com, along with some locking devices to make sure your accessories are secure, or anti rattle devices to cut down on that rattling noise when we're driving down the road.But if you are going to be towing a trailer, you need a spot to hook up your safety chains and here it's going to be a loop style welded to the bottom of the receiver tube.

And with the normal size hooks we have plenty of room to get them hooked on or take them off. And even if you have those large oversized hooks, we still have room to get them engaged and take them off.Draw-Tite has also went ahead and added this bracket to the left of the receiver tube, to make it really easy to mount up your trailer wiring so it's nice and secure. And if we have a 4-Pole, it should fit behind this cover so we can still have that really clean look.Obviously you want the hitch to be up to the task that we're putting it to, so we'll go over the weight ratings. Our hitch is going to have a 750 pound tongue weight. That's the downward pressure at the end of the receiver tube.

To put that in perspective, we'll be able to maximize the carrying capacity of some really large cargo carriers or we'll be able to put a bike rack in there and carry maybe even up to four or five, maybe even six bikes with us.Now the hitch is also going to have a 5,000 pound gross trailer weight rating. That's how much the hitch can pull, but that does include the trailer itself and everything we have loaded on it.Now it is designed to work weight distribution systems as well and that's going to be a separate component that's mounted on your trailer and our weight ratings are going to stay the same. But with all those numbers in mind, you want to double check your Traverse Owners Manual because we don't want to exceed the manufacturer's recommended weights.I'd like to give you a few measurements, these are going to help you out whenever you're looking for accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is going to be right about five inches. Now that measurement is going to help you whenever you're looking at folding accessories to make sure you have enough room to put them in the upright storage position without making contact with the rear bumper.From the ground to the inside top edge of the receiver tube opening is going to be right about 20 and three quarter inches.

That measurement is going to help you whenever you're looking for a ball mount, so you can find the appropriate riser drop to match up to your trailer.Now as far as the installation goes, it is going to be a little bit more involved, but the end result is going to be a really clean look. So we are going to have to remove the fascia, which can be a little bit nerve wracking for some people, but rest assured is definitely something you can do at home, there's no special tools required. And let's go and walk through the installation together.To begin our installation, we want to open up our rear hatch and if we come right to the inside edge, just the inside of where the tail lights are, we'll see on the inaudible 00:03:47 section of the body here, we're going to have several fasteners holding it in. We'll start with the one at the very bottom here. We'll see it's