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These durable custom hitches are manufactured for 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, 1997-2005 Chevrolet Venture, 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1999-2005 Pontiac Montana, 2005-2009 Pontiac Montana SV6, 1997-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 2005-2007 Saturn Relay and attach to your vehicle?s frame or bumper for a sleek, clean appearance. Each hitch also has a 2 inch square receiver tube opening ? the most common and versatile on the market - allowing you to attach accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier, or hook up your pop-up, boat trailer, or utility trailer. The options are endless! DRAW-TITE Class 3 Custom Trailer Hitches come complete with all the mounting hardware needed for installation and are backed by a nationwide lifetime limited warranty. So, whether you are headed out to the campground, the lake, or the bike trails, or you are tackling a project at home and need to haul the materials home, choose DRAW-TITE and travel with confidence knowing your setup is connected with the security only DRAW-TITE can provide. DRAW-TITE: North America?s Favorite Hitch
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 2005 | Chevrolet Venture | — |
Yes, part number 75278 is designed for Chevrolet Venture and Uplander models. It also fits Pontiac Trans Sport, Montana and SV6, Buick Terraza, Saturn Relay, and Oldsmobile Silhouette. However, installation steps vary depending on your model year (2004 and older vs. 2005 and newer) and wheelbase (short vs. long), so confirm your specific configuration before beginning installation.
Yes, the hitch is compatible with all-wheel drive models. However, all-wheel drive installation requires additional steps: the exhaust hanger bracket must be passed through a 3" long slot in the side bracket, and two 1/4" blocks must be used to reattach the exhaust hanger bracket, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. This applies to Buick and all-wheel drive models only.
The maximum towing capacity depends on the hitch type. Weight Distributing hitches have a maximum gross trailer weight of 5000 lb (2270 kg) and maximum tongue weight of 500 lb (227 kg). Weight Carrying Ball Mount hitches have a maximum gross trailer weight of 3500 lb (1589 kg) and maximum tongue weight of 350 lb (159 kg). Do not exceed the lower of the towing vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits.
You will need the following wrenches: 10mm, 15mm, 3/4", 7/8", and 17mm. You will also need a 1/2" drill bit and a torque wrench. A 1/2" pull wire is provided with the hitch. A drill is required to create holes in the vehicle frame rails.
The fastener kit (51079F) includes: (2) 1/4" × 1.50" × 2.00" blocks, (5) M10 × 1.50" × 35mm CL 10.9 bolts, (3) 1/2" lock washers, (2) 1/2-13 handle nut assemblies, (2) 1/2-13" × 1.50" GR5 bolts, (1) 1/4" × 1.50" × 2.00" block, (1) 1/2-13 hex nut, (1) 1/2-13" × 2.00" GR5 carriage bolt, (4) 1/4" × 2.00" × 2.00" blocks, (1) U-block, and (5) 3/8" conical washers. Some bolts or blocks will not be used depending on your vehicle application.
Yes. As the first step, lower the vehicle exhaust by lowering the exhaust hanger on the passenger side. This provides clearance for hitch installation. After the hitch is installed, you will reattach the exhaust hanger in step 7.
Only if your vehicle is equipped with a load leveling compressor on the driver's side. If present, lower it using one M10 bolt and two M6 nuts. If necessary, trim the vertical tab on the compressor bracket to clear the adjacent M10 bolt. After hitch installation, you will reattach the compressor in step 7.
Yes. Using the rearmost holes in the hitch side brackets as a template, you must drill 1/2" holes in the vehicle frame rails. On 2004 and older long wheelbase models, you will also need to drill a 1/2" hole through the frame at the forwardmost hole on the passenger's side bracket. On 2004 and older short wheelbase models, the forwardmost hole will line up with an existing slot. On 2005 and newer models, the forwardmost slot will line up with an existing weldnut.
Only if necessary. If the vertical tab on the compressor bracket interferes with the adjacent M10 bolt, trim it to clear the bolt. This is not required on all vehicles.
No. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Use a drill with a 1/2" drill bit instead.
1. Lower the exhaust hanger on the passenger side. 2. If present, lower the load leveling compressor on the driver's side. 3. Raise the hitch into position and install M10 × 1.50" × 35mm CL10.9 bolts and 3/8" conical washers into existing weldnuts on both sides. 4. Using the rearmost holes as a template, drill 1/2" holes in the frame rails. 5. On the passenger's side, use the provided pull wire to route the carriage bolt and blocks through the existing slot, then secure with blocks, lock washers and nuts (configuration varies by model year and wheelbase). 6. Install handle nuts and hex bolts through the rearmost holes on both sides. 7. Reattach the exhaust hanger and load leveling compressor. 8. Tighten all fasteners to specification using a torque wrench.
Use the provided 1/2" pull wire to fish the carriage bolt and blocks through the existing slot in the frame rail down into the forwardmost hole. The exact block configuration depends on your model year and wheelbase: on 2004 and older short wheelbase models, place two blocks between the frame rail and hitch; on 2004 and older long wheelbase models, place two blocks between the hitch and lock washer; on 2005 and newer models, install an M10 × 1.50" × 35mm CL10.9 bolt and 3/8" conical washer through the vehicle fender support bar, then through the slot in the hitch and into the existing weldnut in the frame.
Install the handle nuts through the square hole inside the vehicle frame rail on both sides. Then install a hex bolt and lock washer through the rearmost hole (drilled in step 4) on both sides.
Tighten all M10 CL10.9 fasteners with a torque wrench to 42 lb-ft (57 N·m).
Tighten all 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners with a torque wrench to 75 lb-ft (102 N·m).
Tighten all M6 CL8.8 fasteners with a torque wrench to 5 lb-ft (7 N·m).
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Use proper lifting and support techniques. After installation, check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. Verify that all bolts have been tightened to the correct torque specifications: M10 CL10.9 bolts to 42 lb-ft (57 N·m), 1/2-13 GR5 bolts to 75 lb-ft (102 N·m), and M6 CL8.8 fasteners to 5 lb-ft (7 N·m).
If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes.
A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Do not attempt to repair a damaged hitch.
Yes, part number 75278 fits Chevrolet Venture and Uplander, as well as Pontiac Trans Sport, Montana and SV6, Buick Terraza, Saturn Relay, and Oldsmobile Silhouette. Installation steps vary by model year and wheelbase.
Weight Distributing: 5000 lb gross trailer weight, 500 lb tongue weight. Weight Carrying Ball Mount: 3500 lb gross trailer weight, 350 lb tongue weight. Do not exceed the lower of the towing vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits.
Wrenches: 10mm, 15mm, 3/4", 7/8", 17mm. Drill with 1/2" bit. Torque wrench. 1/2" pull wire is provided.
Yes, you must drill 1/2" holes in the vehicle frame rails using the rearmost holes in the hitch side brackets as a template. On 2004 and older long wheelbase models, an additional 1/2" hole must be drilled at the forwardmost hole on the passenger's side bracket.
M10 CL10.9 bolts: 42 lb-ft (57 N·m). 1/2-13 GR5 bolts: 75 lb-ft (102 N·m). M6 CL8.8 fasteners: 5 lb-ft (7 N·m). Use a torque wrench for all final tightening.
Yes. Lower the exhaust hanger on the passenger side and, if present, lower the load leveling compressor on the driver's side before raising the hitch into position. Both will be reattached after installation.
Wear eye protection. Observe safety precautions when working beneath the vehicle. Do not cut holes with a torch. Check the hitch frequently after installation to ensure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened.
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