[John Coltrax]

Hello Traxers,

I couldn't find much information on the internet about the GM approved Accessory Mount Hitch, so I bought one and made a video. Just in case you all wondered what it looked like. I also will post some pictures. BTW the hitch is 13.2 lbs.

Here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/m3yghog8kSk

 

[DustTrax]

What does it look like after you've fully mounted it onto your Trax?

 

[James]

Did they just include bolts in the hardware or did it also come with washers?

 

[John Coltrax]

Hey James. No washers. Just bolts. 6 bolts all together.

 

[John Coltrax]

Here are some pictures of the final project. It was more of a pain in the ass than I thought but it looks and works very well. I'm happy with it. Here is also another video of the install:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZN7sy6dVTA

 

[John Coltrax]

Also if you keep the valence piece from the rear bumper molding (that you have to remove to install the hitch) you can cut a hole in it with a razor blade and clip it back onto the bumper in order to hide the hitch a little more. I cut this one out but have yet to put it back on the Trax. Should look good though. It will hide that bright silver muffler a little more. I noticed that the muffler on the Buick Encore is painted black which looks better.

 

[lmartini731]

Does anyone know the size of the receiver? I have an Allen Sports bike rack that can fit in a 1.25 inch or 2 inch receiver. My previous vehicle was a Nissan Xterra and the receiver on it was a 2 inch.

 

[beeguz]

By the look of it I would say its a 2" same as you would find on most factory hitches.

 

[Tracking]

Now that is super cool, how much weight can you put on it ?