[Timh]

Thanks, Tim!

Here is the Genuine Chevrolet LT Bezel for Trailer Hitch Receiver install instructions.
Its MSRP is $95 this is very pricey for a piece of plastic.
I plan to just install the hitch and forget the trailer wiring harness install.
and I am going to just cut a 2" by 2”-hole int the bumper fascia and use a 7" hitch extender if I cannot reach the lock pin.

 

[jg.]

I think I’d wait until the dealership does a few installs before getting a trailer hitch. It’s unfortunate this isn’t a preinstalled package from the factory. I do like the simplicity of how they have the wiring setup with a cover just waiting to be removed to plug in the hitch wires. It’s interesting the Optiq gets a 7 pin adapter and the Equinox EV gets a 4 pin.

 

[jimpolkowski]

I ordered the trailer hitch and it is on backorder. Use my GM credit card point and a 25% discount only line. Wonder if the bezel comes with it as there was no part listing on the Accessories site. Anyone have the installation directions for the hitch?

 

[jg.]

... Anyone have the installation directions for the hitch?

Post #17 in this thread.

 

[Steverino]

Post #17 in this thread.

Anyone see my keys? "They are in your hand." lol

 

[jimpolkowski]

Thanks but that is for the Bezel not the actual hitch.

 

[Timh]

Look again it is there I posted it today and it is # 17 #21 is the Bezel which I posted later today.

 

[Timh]

Look again it is there I posted it today and it is # 17 #21 is the Bezel which I posted later today.

Here is the instructions for removing the Rear Bumber Fascia.- not simple!

 

[jimpolkowski]

Here is the instructions for removing the Rear Bumber Fascia.- not simple!

Thanks. I ordered the trailer hitch online from GM using my GM credit card points and got a 25% discount on the $895 hitch. I got a quote today from a Chevy dealer of $425 to install it. After reviewing this from Steverino, I will have the dealer install it as it is covered by warranty. I have done hitches before but this is just too complicated. Not sure if I want the bezel but it may be required. The hitch is only back order.

 

[Timh]

 

[Timh]

Here is the GM hitch put in Equinox EV LT2 through a 5.5"x4.5" hole through the bottom of the Bumper Fascia using a 7" extender. I think it looks very neat. It was done by a local professional hitch installer who followed the GM instructions and it took 2 hours.

 

[Timh]

Great news! With the 7" hitch extension and the Rino 3" Wide Tire E-Bike Rack 2 Bike Double Hitch Mount w/Ramp ebike Heavy Duty (on Amazon for $439) the lift gate opens with the rack folded up. This is the first time I can easily get to the back of the car with a bike rack in the upright position

 

[rEV'd up]

Great news! With the 7" hitch extension and the Rino 3" Wide Tire E-Bike Rack 2 Bike Double Hitch Mount w/Ramp ebike Heavy Duty (on Amazon for $439) the list gate opens with the rack folded up. This is the first time I can easily get to the back of the car with a bike rack in the upright position

Wow, very nice!

I ordered the trailering package with my car. I have the car but the dealer is still waiting on the hitch to come in. We mostly use a hitch to hold additional gear for camping trips.

After seeing the installation instructions you shared, I'm not feeling great about having the dealer install this. Wish the factory had done it.

 

[jimpolkowski]

How much did it cost? Did you consider the bezel that costs $95?
If you are in Michigan can you share the installer information?
Great job and post of pic. Thanks

 

[jimpolkowski]

My dealer quoted me about $450 for the bumper installation. I am probably going to have the dealer install but they will probably required the bezel for $95 as that is what GM will require. I doubt they will just cut the small hole for just to tow hitch receiver and not for the electronics connection.

 

[Timh]

My dealer sends the job out to a local Hitch installer. I watched them and they did it by the Chevy instructions and did a great Job!

How much did it cost? Did you consider the bezel that costs $95?
If you are in Michigan can you share the installer information?
Great job and post of pic. Thanks

Thanks
I am in Maryland
The Job took 2 hours at $140 per hour.
No to the Bezel since I only want a bike rack
The bezel, if you can find it, looks like a lot of labor to install
With it there would be a large hole for the Trailer wiring connector
The wiring harness also looks like a lot of labor
I wanted a hitch to support 160 lbs. of bike rack and 2 ebikes and I got it!
$720 for the hitch $280 for the install and $420 for the bike rack was enough to pay.

 

[jimpolkowski]

Ok thanks

 

[mesohow]

I live in GA and am buying a 3LT from a dealer in Jacksonville. I wanted the hitch but the dealer won’t install it on a car going out of state for, they say, liability reasons.

I just want the square hitch a class 1 square hitch For a bike rack.

Any thoughts, pros and cons, on bringing it to my local dealer versus going to a hitch place and having them do it?

 

[mesohow]

Nevermind. Deleting since this has been answered.

 

[acedeuce802]

I contacted a local hitch installer who talked to one of the hitch designers (I just don't know which aftermarket hitch company that is). Current estimate is 3-4 weeks until it's available. They said the design is done and first hitches are made, they are just verifying fitment on the Equinox, Optiq, and Prologue.