Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado

• Comparing Round Bar Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution RP66087 to the Trunnion Bar Style
• The difference between the Reese round bar Strait-Line weight distribution system # RP66087 and the trunnion bar version, part # RP66083, is going to be ground clearance. The round bars hang down lower, so trunnion bars are a better option for low vehicles such as minivans. You should not have a ground clearance issue with your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. There used to be a more noticeable difference in weight capacity between the two bar styles years ago, but designs have changed to a...
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• Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
• On our brake controller page for your 2002 Silverado we note the different ways a vehicle can be equipped because this affects the parts required for installing a brake controller. The term "with factory 7-way" means a vehicle that has 7-pole trailer wiring installed by the factory (not by the dealer or end user) since this also means the factory installed a quick-connect port under the dashboard for connecting the controller using a harness like # 3025-P. This brand-specific harness...
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• What are the Differences Between Trunnion and Round Bar Weight Distribution Systems
• Both round and trunnion bar systems are equally as effective, but a round bar system won't have as much ground clearance under it as a trunnion bar system. This is because the bars attach to the weight distribution head from underneath. If your tow vehicle is a full sized pick-up or SUV, a round bar system would work just fine. If you're towing with a small crossover or a minivan (anything with little ground clearance) you'd definitely want to go with a trunnion bar system. Round bars...
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• Husky GearBox Interior Storage System for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab
• The Husky Liners Vehicle Organizer, # HL09011, is the one that you will want. This organizer was designed for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab. The Husky Liners Vehicle Organizer, # HL09001, was designed for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab.
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• Why Do Some Weight Distribution Systems Allow Backing
• The weight distribution systems that use a simple friction-bar for sway control, such as the Pro Series # PS49901, cannot be backed up until you either release the tension on that friction arm's hand control or simply disconnect it entirely. These simple friction devices can help with trailer sway because their friction works to stop the swaying motion of the trailer. Better weight distribution systems use other methods for sway control and sway prevention and these other systems (that...
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Long Bed
• With the Pro Series 5th wheel hitch, # PS30119, you I recommend the custom installation kit # RP56001-53. The installation is easier than with kit # RP50066-58, though either kit will fit your truck and hitch. Installation is easier because the longer rails allow the below bed brackets to be installed on the outside of the frame rails where they are easier to reach. The rails in kit # RP50066-58 are approximately 44 inches long. I have included installation instruction links for the longer...
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• Comparing Kenda 205/65-10 Trailer Tires Load Rating B and C
• The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B # AM3H360 will give you a slightly smoother ride when empty, but I still recommend using the Load Range C option # AM3H400 because it will be a thicker sidewall on the tire. The ply rating bump from 4 ply to 6 ply is more ideal if you will be traveling on highways or rough side roads. The trailer suspension should take the brunt of the shock whether loaded or unloaded. I've attached an article...
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• What is Difference Between Double Pivot and 360 Cushion for Fifth Wheel Hitch
• Some of those terms are phrases marketing teams decided to emphasize to how the head of the hitch is allowed to move to help with ride quality and ease of connection/disconnection. B and W calls this "double pivot" which essentially means it can pivot forward and back as well as side to side like with their Companion hitch part # BWRVK3500. Curt calls this 360 cushion which essentially means the same thing like with their Curt PowerRide part # C22ER. Both of these hitches have cushioning...
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• Does P3 Brake Controller Come with Wiring Harness to Plug into a 2005 Chevy Silverado
• The brake controller does not come with the vehicle specific wiring harness for your 2005 Chevy Silverado. You will need # 3015-P to plug the P3 # 90195 into the truck. I did check your order and it looks like you have that harness ordered as well so you are good to go! I have linked a video showing an example installation using this wiring harness.
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• Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Class IV Hitches for a 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C14061 and Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41942 are both great options for a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The main difference is the latter has a higher capacity but there are not many other differences. I recommend the Draw-Tite as the extra weight capacity will provide extra piece of mind.
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• Difference Between Solid and Split Round Pin 7-Way Connectors
• I spoke with my contact at Pollak regarding the difference between a solid pin 7-Way round connector like # PK11720 and a split pin round connector like the 11-721 that you mentioned (which we don't have available). He said that the difference really comes down to how the pins make contact with the vehicle side connector but in reality there isn't an advantage with the split pin style. He said that the "old school" way of thinking was that with a split pin design a user could potentially...
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• What is the Difference Between the Curt C619-648 and Curt C60712?
• There are actually a couple differences between the Curt EZr # C619-648 and the Double Lock # C60712. The visible one will be that the safety chains on the # C60712 are not centered like the ones on the # C619-648. The difference that is not visible is the ball. The depth of the pins that hold the ball in place are different between the two.
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• Hitch Comparison For 2011 Chevrolet Silveraldo Extended Cab With 6.5 bed, Duramax Diesel
• We do carry fifth-wheel hitches that are a fit for your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab. The hitch you referenced is not one of the brands we carry so I am unable to give you the statistical differences or comparisons with the hitches we do carry. I recommend a fifth-wheel system with underbed rails like the Reese Elite Series, part # RP30144. This hitch has a 4-way pivoting head, has a 16 to 18 inch height adjustment, and the slider travel for this hitch is 10 inches front to back....
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• Difference Between Dee Zee Heavyweight Truck Bed Mat Part # DZ86887 and DZ86799
• The Dee Zee Heavyweight Truck Bed Mat, part # DZ86887 is designed for 1999 -2007 Silverado or Sierra with the standard short bed. The Bed Mat, part # DZ86799 is designed for the 1962-2006 model year trucks with the short step or sport side bed. The photo shown for the DZ86799 is a typical photo, and is not exactly what the bed mat looks like.
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• Choosing Between Tekonsha Prodigy P2 or Time-Delayed Brake Controller for 2002 Chevy Silverado
• I'd choose a proportional controller like the P2 over a time delayed controller, every time. The # 90885 Prodigy P2 is a proportional controller. A proportional controller uses an internal accelerometer that determines how quickly and the tow vehicle is braking. It will then send the proper amount of braking force to the trailer brakes so the vehicle and trailer brake at the same rate for safe, effective and predictable braking. The Reese 80550 Pilot brake controller which we haven't...
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• Difference Between Stake Pockets
• I believe you may have been referencing the Curt # C83072 and the etrailer # HW03-080 because the only stake pocket from Redline is the Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchor # WFSPDR which has a D-ring and is much more than twice the Curt because it has a different application. Assuming that, the difference between the two stake pockets is simply the dimensions. The Curt # C83072 has inner dimensions of 3-3/4" long x 1-5/8" wide x 3" tall and has steel which is 3/16" thick, while the etrailer #...
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• Weight Difference Between TorkLift Camper Tie Downs
• The weight of the TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs # TLC2204 is 21.4 lbs, while # TLC3206 weights 29.5 lbs. Other than # TLC3206 weighing 7.4 lbs more than # TLC2204; # TLC3206A is aluminum and # TLC3206 is black in color. Also, # TLC2204 and # TLC2204A is # TLC2204A is aluminum, and # TLC2204 is black in color.
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• Comparing Westin, Pilot Automotive and Aries Step Bars for 2009 Chevy Silverado
• I'd be happy to help you with that. The Pilot Automotive/Bully nerf bars are what I'd refer to as more of an entry-level product. Aries is more of a mid-priced option that are on par quality wise with the bars offered by Westin. All three manufacturers offer similar warranties against manufacturer's defects. If it were in your shoes, here's how I'd make the decision. If I was planning on keeping the truck until it died of old age, I'd get the higher quality Westin bars like # 25-1405 in...
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• Comparing Tekonsha P2 And Primus Brake Controllers
• The most popular brake controller we offer is the P2, part # 90885. This is our most popular because it is easy to install and operate. It does cost a little more than some of the other brake controllers but the customer reviews and comments are very positive for this controller. To make this an easy to install item you need part # 3015-P. This adapter plugs into the back of the brake controller and the other end plugs into the junction box beneath your truck dashboard to the left of...
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• Can etrailer.com Locks # e98882 and # e98886 Be Keyed Alike
• The etrailer.com Coupler Lock # e98886 and the Hitch Receiver Lock # e98882 you referenced can be keyed alike for your convenience. While different items, both are our locks and have the same locking cores and therefore can be keyed alike. To do this, select the Keyed Alike option from the drop-down menu beneath the cost information on the product pages for both items.
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