Is The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14301 The Correct Fit For A 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500

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On my 2012 Silverado 1500 LT, the stock hitch that came on the truck has 3 mounting bolt for each side of the frame and 2 bolts that attached to the bumper. I notice that the Curt 14301 doesnt have the bumper mounting holes/plate at least in the picture, is that ok or do I need another part number? Thank you.

asked by: Dwight F

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The three mounting bolts on each side of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14301 will be more than enough to secure the trailer hitch to your 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500.

I've attached a video below that will help walk you through the installation.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

It is VERY important that you use all of the included installation hardware when you install the Curt Hitch #13575 on your vehicle. If the bolts are not wanting to line up I would recommend you loosen all of the installation bolts so that the hitch…

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Answer 2

The Curt Class IV 2 Inch Hitch #14301 does not bolt to the bumper of your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. It will bolt to the frame rails of your vehicle. You will need to remove the spare tire to install the hitch, bolt the hitch to the frame rails, and…

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Answer 3

It's hard to say exactly why the Curt hitch part #14301 doesn't bolt to the bumper like the OEM hitch but most likely they determined that it didn't add much to the strength of the hitch so they left it off. The hitch has been thoroughly…

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Answer 4

The pin hole in a hitch can round out, and though it is not a common problem it is something that we have seen happen. In terms of the difference in hitches for your 2011 Chevy Silverado, the higher the class rating the more heavily constructed the…

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Answer 5

Thanks. We think you are pretty awesome, too! You can certainly go to a higher capacity trailer hitch which will help with your current situation and provide additional capacity should you upgrade trailers or boats in the future. Keep in mind though…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 8

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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