For your 2011 Silverado, I recommend the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System item # HM50002. This system mounts to the license plate bracket on the back of your truck. It features a 3-1/2" color monitor that will give you a clear picture along with visual cues and audible alerts to ensure safety when backing up. The camera is powered by connecting to the reverse light circuit on your Silverado or by connecting directly to the OEM 7-Way.
I linked a video below of... view full answer...
Thanks for all the information. I checked with B&W and neither the Custom Installation Kit for Dodge item # BWGNRM1394 or the center section item # BWGNRC900 work with your 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500. Those are our part numbers that correspond with yours.
Sometimes the center sections are interchangeable but the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item # BWGNRK1062 that is made for your Silverado uses item # BWGNRC962 which is completely different.
To add a B&W Turnoverball... view full answer...
Yes, it will. The Eaz-Lift gooseneck plate attaches to industry standard rails which is what the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit item # C16418-204 has. This kit is custom fit and bolts to your 2002 Chevy Silverado with included hardware. It fits all models and bed lengths of the 2002 Silverado.
I have linked an installation video below.
To make towing with a 5th wheel easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness puts... view full answer...
The Curt trailer hitch part # C15323 is a confirmed fit for your 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 and has tongue weight capacity of 2,400 lb so it would easily handle 1,150 lb of tongue weight. view full answer...
The bolt holes of the Curt # 13322 Class III hitch are 39.37 inches apart center to center for the set of holes closest to the rear bumper and 39.44 inches apart for the set closest to the front of the vehicle as shown in the provided photo. The hitch is a confirmed fit for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500.
I've linked to an install video showing the hitch being installed on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500. view full answer...
On your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 the tongue weight capacity with or without weight distribution applies to the trailer hitch on the vehicle and not on the trailer. So, on a hitch that is rated for use with weight distribution, and with weight distribution installed on the trailer, the tongue weight of the trailer (on the vehicle) can not exceed 1,000 pounds with the trailer loaded and ready to tow. It sounds as if you will be just under that with the dry weight but might exceed it once... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact over at Rhino-Rack about leg kit # RRRLKHDH. The feet by themselves are 5 inches tall. With an HD crossbar on top it adds another 1-3/4 inches bring the total height to 6-3/4 inches. view full answer...
I called my contact at Bestop and they told me that the distance from the bumper when the TrekStep Truck Bumper Step, part # B75300 is retracted is about 1 to 1-1/2 inches.
It would be similar to the truck shown in the attached video. view full answer...
The opening on the underside of the 60" Thule SquareBar Crossbars # TH712500 measures right at 9-1/4" as you can see in the attached photo. This is actually going to be the same for all of the Thule SquareBar lengths. view full answer...
I went out to measure the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13339 and found that it was approximately 7-1/4 inches from the mounting surface to the top of the 2 inch receiver.
This hitch is a fit for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 10 inch Deep Drop Bumper so I can't guarantee it will fit your truck with a body kit that is 7 inches below the frame. view full answer...
In order to recommend the correct pin box for your application, you will need to do a bit of measuring first. I have identified your pin box as having a "Medium" pin box style. You will need to see the attached document that will identify how to correctly measure your pin box. Once you have taken these measurements using the "medium" pin box measurement guide, you can then match them to their corresponding values under the "medium" section in our Pin Box Measurements guide. Once you match... view full answer...
On Curt weight distribution system # C17333 from the center of the ball cavity in the trailer coupler to the far edge of a chain hanging bracket it is 30-5/8 inches. It sounds like this will work out for you since you are looking for less than 32 inches.
The only other part needed is a properly sized ball. For a 2-5/16 inch ball use # 19286. For a 2 inch ball use # A-90. view full answer...
I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 and it looks like the 5300 V8 engine has a range of 6,800 lbs - 8,700 lbs depending on axle ratio and cab size.
With this being the case your Silverado can tow the trailer as is but I do recommend looking into using a weight distribution (WD) system. These are recommended when the trailer weighs at least half of the curb weight of the tow vehicle.
If the GVWR of your trailer is 5,860 lbs then... view full answer...
A 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.0L is rated for a max towing of 12,000 lbs based on my research, so you could pull that trailer with minimal added weight before surpassing your capacity. It is really easy to add 700 lbs when you are talking about adding the basics of camping conveniences and that would be your absolute max towing capacity. Your truck can definitely handle the pin weight, it is the max towing that would be maxed out.
If you choose to move forward, I recommend the Reese... view full answer...
Sometimes a truck's towing capacity for gooseneck trailers may differ from those for 5th wheels. This is usually a function of the specific hitches installed rather than an actual difference in towing capability for the two types of trailers.
Trailer weight capacity for bumper pull towing with a hitch receiver that is rated for use with weight distribution will not necessarily be the same as the gooseneck and 5th wheel ratings due to hitch differences. A Class V receiver hitch like #... view full answer...
You may have an underbed rail system installed in your vehicle that would allow you to install an Elite Series Hitch like the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # RP30144.
Check your bed for four pucks that the feet of an Elite hitch would sit in. Check out the picture I attached to get an idea of what they look like.
If you do not see the pucks then you do not have the underbed system and you could use the hitch and rails that came with your Toy Hauler. view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse an pulled the Curt Reducer Sleeve 2-1/2 inch to 2 inch, and measured the inside dimension of the one I pulled at 2.068 inches with a dial caliper, I also measured the outer dimension at 2.469 inches, see attached photos I took for you.
You mentioned tolerance, and that is an unknown factor. All hitch manufacturers and hitch accessory manufacturers have to stay within certain guidelines, to ensure that their product will work with other accessories on the market.... view full answer...
I reached out to my contact at Lionshead and the Lionshead Steel Modular Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver # LHHA312 has a valve stem pre-installed that is rated at 80 psi. view full answer...