Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado Classic

• Can the HitchMate Cargo Stabilizer Bar be Locked
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled a HitchMate Cargo Stabilizer Bar # HE4016 to see if a lock would fit anywhere on it. There is no place for a lock to go on it or any of the other similar products we carry. If there was a hole that went behind the stop that keeps the handle in place, through the handle, then you could easily put a lock on it. But they did not put a hole there. I made a video showing the product and the area I mentioned where a lock could go if there was a hole.
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• How To Verify Tekonsha Voyager 39510 Is Working Properly.
• To check if the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510 is working correct after being installed in your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic you will want to have a friend hit the manual override lever while you use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the 5 o'clock pin on your 7-way connector. The only part this will not test is that the stop light switch wire is working correctly, as if you hit the brake pedal with the vehicle not moving the 7-way connector will not...
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• Estimated Installation Time for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch on 2007 Chevy Silverado
• I spoke with my contact at B&W regarding the Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1067 for your 2007 Chevy Silverado. He said that a driveway DIYer like yourself can expect an installation time of about 2-3 hours. All of the needed hardware and frame brackets are included with this kit. Because the brackets are custom-fit for your truck, you won't need to drill into the frame to install them. I have attached an installation video on the 2008 Silverado that you can use for reference,...
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• Can I Weld a Bolt On Coupler and Still Use the Bolts?
• Yes. You can weld the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12141-81 on to your trailer in addition to the bolts or in place of them. It is recommended that any welding be done by a certified welder so as not to compromise the integrity of the coupler during the process. At the end of the day, you don't need to secure it via the bolts in addition to the weld-but it's not going to damage it by using both.
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• Installation Instructions for Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution System
• Set-up of a Reese dual cam weight distribution system like # RP66083 is shown in the linked video. The complete written instructions are also linked for you. It is important to know your trailer's fully-loaded road-ready tongue weight (TW) when selecting a system. The spring bars need to be selected based on the actual weight load on them, which consists of the trailer's TW plus the weight of anything in the truck bed that sits behind the rear axle, such as a cooler or generator. You total...
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• Wiring Diagram for Deka 95-amp Battery Isolator # DW08770
• The Deka Battery Isolator # DW08770 is not vehicle-specific; it will work fine on your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado to protect the truck battery from excessive discharge and to regulate current in a multi-battery system. If your Silverado has a CS alternator you will use installation kit # DW08768. If it has the standard alternator use kit # DW08769. You can tell if you have the CS130 alternator by checking for its external fan with serpentine belt pulley. I have linked a wiring diagram for...
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• Where Does the Brake Controller Wiring Harness Install in a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
• The # 3015-P harness that is used to install a brake controller in your 2007 Chevy Silverado installs in the electric junction box that is under the dash of your vehicle. It's a black box to the left of the brake pedal. Check out the FAQ, video and picture I attached for more info.
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• Can a Standard Style Reese Fifth Wheel be Used with an Elite Series Bracket Kit
• The Reese 16K Fifth Wheel hitch, part # RP30047, will not work with a Signature Series install kit, part # RP30061. The Elite Series line is an under bed mounting kit that does not use rails. It is only compatible with Elite Series hitches. To use the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel, would use install kit part # RP50064-58. These kits include the brackets that attach to the truck frame and the rails that sit in the truck bed. The Elite Series Kit, part # RP30061 will work with either body style....
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• 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Wiring for a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
• The factory plug you are referring to should be located above the spare tire near the center of the vehicle, you may need to lower the spare somewhat to find the connector. This harness will plug directly into the Replacement Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connector, item # 30955, once the cap on the harness is removed. Once you have this connection made you will have a 7-Way and 4-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle. The Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector, item # HM40975,...
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• How to Determine the Correct Trailer Ball Mount and Measuring For Rise and/or Drop
• Most light duty trailers have a 17 inch coupler height, give or take an inch. Using the ballmount help page you were looking at, measure your hitch height on your truck and select a ball mount with the proper rise or drop to get you to 17 inches. The hitch on my Escape is 19 inches from the ground to the inside top edge of the hitch. So to get to 17 inches I would use a 2 inch drop ball mount like part # C45010 or part # C74WR or even the # WSFH2-2 with a built-in scale. I have included...
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• Using Circuit Tester to Find Wire Function on 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 7-Way Trailer Connector
• There is no universal or standard wiring color code, unfortunately, so you will have to test the wires you have with a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if you need one. Then you can go by the diagram I have included to determine which wire will attach to the 7-Ways 7 locations.
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• Curt TriFlex Brake Controller C24VV Does Not Show Red Dot on Display After Installation
• The Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller, part # C24VV, and the matching harness for your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic, part # C51352, will work with your vehicle as long as your 7-way connector on your rear bumper is not the type that includes LED test lights. Such 7-way connectors are not compatible with the Curt TriFlex. It is critical that before installing the controller the negative battery terminal be disconnected to avoid potential damage to the unit. Also, the trailer must...
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• Does Bed Need to be Removed on 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic to Install Curt Gooseneck Hitch
• You do not need to remove the bed on your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500 HD to install the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60712 referenced in your question. During installation, you will just need to remove the spare tire and heat shield. You will then slide the crossmembers above the frame of your Silverado Classic that attach to the frame on the truck. I have attached the complete installation instructions that you can also check out (there are two sets...
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• Determining Location of Hole in Fascia to Install Curt Front Mounted Receiver Part # 31302
• For a through-fascia installation, the instructions state that the top of the 3 inch square hole would fall 3-1/2 inches below the top edge of the plastic fascia. Before cutting, I would strongly recommend you confirm these measurements for yourself. Install the frame brackets, then slip the hitch cross member behind the fascia. Because the fascia will be in the way, you will not be able to slide the cross member all the way forward, but if you can hold the cross member at the correct...
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• Where Does Timbren Suspension Enhancement Install on a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
• The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TGMRCK25S, mounts to the bottom of the frame rail, not to the outside of the frame rail. Under load the bottom of the Timbren spring should only contact the axle. I have included a link to the installation details for you. I have also included a link to our FAQ article on Timbren systems. This system is designed to fit HD models only. If you do not have an HD model, you would use # TGMRCK15S.
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• Does Install of Curt Hitch # C15302 Require Using Factory Install Bolts
• When installing the Curt hitch part # C15302 you do need to reuse the factory 14 mm bolts that the factory hitch was using but since you have lost yours you could get replacements from a dealer or find matching bolts at a hardware store.
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• Mounting Location for Flex-a-lite Transmission Cooler on Chevy Silverado
• The ideal position for a transmission cooler like the Derale Transmission Cooler # D13503 referenced in your question is between the vehicle's grille and AC condenser core, as this allows for the most airflow. With that being said, if you do not have the needed space available in this position, it can certainly be mounted in front of the radiator, behind the condenser. This tube-fin cooler and fan kit will provide additional cooling to protect your tranmission and improve its performance....
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• Parts Needed To Install Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller In 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic
• I have another option for you, but your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic has a factory trailer brake controller port so there is no need to cut any wires. To replace your current controller with the Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller with Dynamic Screen - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # C49UR you will just need the # C51352 which will plug into the factory trailer brake controller port underneath the dash of your truck. I included video reviews for both of the products mentioned...
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• Wiring Colors At The Trailer Connector On The Back Of A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic
• The wiring of a typical 7-way trailer connector is color coded and standard for factory wiring as well as aftermarket application. I've attached a photo to help. If the colors don't match up, you will need to text function based on location using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. Let me know if you need further help.
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• Does Westin Mat Need to be Anchored to 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Truck Bed
• The Westin Truck Bed Mat # 50-6175 is heavy enough that it doesn't require any kind of anchors or adhesive when you put it in your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 6.5' bed. Just be sure to lay it out in a warm environment for a while prior to installing it so it has time to flatten out.
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