First thing you need to do is check the owners manual to determine what the towing capacities are for your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. You will need to add up the weight of your trailer and horses and compare that figure to the capacity to determine if it would be adequate or not.
For a gooseneck hitch the Draw Tite part # 9465-54 that you referenced would fit your vehicle and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Trucks like your 2007 GMC Sierra that have a factory tow package will normally have either an upgraded transmission cooler or one that is external from the radiator and is thus more efficient. If you do not have the type that is external then adding a supplemental cooler is still a good idea.
Transmission fluid cannot be overcooled and keeping the fluid in the optimum operating range of 160 to 200 degrees F will help prolong the transmission life.
The weight of the trailer is as much... view full answer...
Your best option will be a second weight distribution system like the Reese Steadi-Flex part # RP66559 if you need a system that has a tongue weight range of 500-1,000 lbs. Reason being is that every trailer needs to have a very specific amount of spring bar tension from the WD system for it to work properly. Trying to use one system between two trailers will get frustrating as you will constantly have to be adjusting spring bar tension. Having two systems means you can set each system... view full answer...
The DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43102 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 new body. It will help lower your tailgate in a controlled fashion and although not designed to lift, will help slightly with lifting as the shock retracts.
I've attached the instructions for installation to assist. This is the only tailgate assist system confirmed to fit your truck. The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 has... view full answer...
You likely have an extended pin box on the trailer but it may not be enough to make 90 degree turns without hitting the trailer and the cab of your 2007 GMC Sierra together. But there is an easy way to figure it out.
Step 1: Measure from the center of the trailer king pin back to the front of the trailer overhang. Write that down because it will be needed later.
Step 2: Once a hitch is installed, the centerline of the hitch will be approximately 1-1/2 inches forward of the center of the... view full answer...
Since your truck bed is shorter than 6 feet long there's only one slider hitch that will have enough clearance to allow you to make tight turns and that's the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550040 which slides back 22-1/2 inches which is about twice as much as other options. Also since this hitch slides back automatically you wouldn't have to worry about getting out and manually operating the slider either.
Then to install it in the bed of your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 you'd need the... view full answer...
I do have options for you but there is not a pintle hook adapter for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part # BWTS20048B so the only way to obtain a pintle hook with the Tow & Stow feature is to purchase the B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball part # BWTS10056 separately and then use the B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve part # BWRHXA2182 with this.
That said, if you purchase the Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball part # C45908 and the Replacement 2" and 2-5/16" Dual-Sided Ball... view full answer...
With an 8 foot bed, there really is no benefit to having a slider hitch, unless the hitch is improperly installed. You can either leave everything as is and not use the slider, or you can purchase the legs to switch it out. The Replacement Fifth Wheel Legs for Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese are part number 30727. view full answer...
I do have an option for you, however the Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver # 31322 referenced in your question is not confirmed to fit your 2015 GMC Sierra. This particular hitch is designed for earlier models of the Sierra 1500 (2008-2013) and will not fit with the frame on your 2015 model.
If you have the Sierra 1500, I instead recommend the Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31069. This hitch is confirmed to fit your truck and it features a simple, bolt-on installation. It has a line pull rating... view full answer...
On your 2007 GMC Sierra there isn't a plug for installing the part # 90885 as the vehicle doesn't have a port to accept it. To install a controller in your truck requires wiring it to the 4 wires under the dash of the truck that are present there.
I attached a help article that covers this plus an install video that shows the controller being installed as well. view full answer...
The easiest brake controller solution for your 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 is the Curt Echo # C51180 which plugs into an active 7-way and once synced to a smart phone is ready to tow with.
Or you could use a standard controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR which attaches to the brake controller wiring already present under dash. view full answer...
If the trailer has a Reese Revolution there's a very good chance the Revolution could be replaced with a Goose Box which is the best way to convert a fifth wheel trailer to a gooseneck. We've spoken with Lippert and Rockwood in the past and with similar Rockwoods they used the Lippert 1621 pin box which is what the # RP85FR was designed to replace. This would be the best solution based on what you are looking for. view full answer...
We do not have a cargo carrier that has a step, but we do have hitch extenders with a step integrated to allow you to have both. I recommend using the Buyers Products 12" Hitch Receiver Extension with Step # 3371804015. You will want to note that using an adapter like this will reduce the tongue weight of your trailer hitch receiver will be reduced by 50% which means your cargo carrier max will be reduced. This will work with any 2 inch receiver compatible cargo carrier.
If you are... view full answer...
To determine if your 2007 GMC Sierra is the old or the new body style all you have to do is look at the back of the truck. If it is the old body style (Classic) then it will have amber turn signal lenses at the rear tail lights. New body style models will not have amber lenses and will also have a large logo in the center of the tailgate.
I have included a picture showing old and new body styles side by side. The trucks are Silverados but the same differences apply to the Sierras.
If... view full answer...
I checked with Optronics and they recommend the part # A45CB and part # A49PB for plugs to fit the 6-1/2 inch Oval Light part # BU70CB that you referenced. It could be that your # A45CB just isn't orientated correctly so that it installs correctly, or that you are trying to install the plug into the wrong pins. view full answer...
As the current gooseneck hitch on your 2007 GMC Sierra is rusted out I would not feel safe trying to use it for hauling a 5th wheel.
I recommend replacing it with a B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1067. This hitch will fit your 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD with either the short bed or a long bed. This will maintain your clean bed and not require you to install 5th wheel rails into your bed which can get in the way when hauling certain items.
The gooseneck ball can... view full answer...
If your 2007 GMC Sierra new body is a 1500 you can use Curt installation kit # C16400-204. If you have a 2500 or 3500 use # C16418-204. I have linked instructions and a couple of videos for these kits for you. view full answer...
We do offer both options for coolers that will work for your 2007 GMC Sierra New Body truck.
I have attached a drawing that shows the best location for mounting a cooler, if room allows.
If you are interested in a transmission cooler only, I recommend the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13503. This cooler measures 11 inches wide x 8-3/4 inches tall x 7/8 inch deep. This is a plate-fin cooler which is very efficient, and will help improve your transmission overall performance. I have... view full answer...
For your 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6.0L engine I highly recommend the Derale Dyno-Cool Remote Cooler with Fan # D12743. Since traditional aftermarket coolers still rely on airflow for optimal performance, a unit like this one that features an integrated fan is the best solution for applications like yours since you likely aren't driving too fast up and down those hills.
This unit will do a great job of supplementing the factory cooler to keep temperatures down and since it has the... view full answer...
If you prefer a stake-pocket-mounted tie down the Brophy kit # TDSF will fit most full-size, non-dually pickup trucks with straight fenders and single-wall construction. Drilling is required and this kit works with campers up to 8-feet in length.
Other camper tie down fits on your truck depend on its exact configuration. The drop-down menu tool on the linked page will let you select your truck's configuration. As an example, for the 2007 Sierra 1500 long bed extended cab without step but... view full answer...
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