Expert Answers about Chevrolet Silverado 1500

• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
• I attached a link that has all of the roof racks we offer that fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab which has several brands from Thule, Rola, Rhino Rack etc. but the rack I'd recommend is the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA150S-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK377 as it gives you a higher quality roof rack at a better price than similar quality racks that fit your truck. Then for a kayak carrier the Hull-A-Port part # TH849000 would be a great option that's padded and can fold down when not...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2019 Palomino Palomini 181FBS
• Based on my research the 2019 Palomino Palomini 181FBS has a GVWR of 4,408 pounds. This is the most it can weigh when fully loaded. A weight distribution system will be beneficial anytime the trailer weight is more than half of the tow vehicle's weight. Since your 2014 Silverado 1500 weighs around 4,800 to 5,200 pounds I definitely recommend using a weight distribution system. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37060ET referenced in your question features a tongue weight...
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• Recommended Front Mount Hitch for 2015 Chevy Silverado for Snowsport Snow Plow
• I'd recommend using the Curt # C31069 front mounted hitch for your Snowsport Plow, because of the improved ground clearance it offers compared to the Curt # C31012. This being said, in order for your Snowsport plow to work correctly, the bottom of the receiver tube needs to be within 8-16 inches of the ground. I'd recommend you take a measurement from the bottom of the front frame member to ensure the receive will be at the correct height. Measure down from the underside of the frame by...
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• Recommenede Complete Weight Distribution System For 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 And Travel Trailer
• For your weight distribution needs, I recommend the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs GTW # RP66074. This system has a total tongue weight range between 600 and 1200 lbs. You ideally want your system to fall in the middle of that range. The total tongue weight is the loaded tongue weight of the trailer along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. As you stated, the tanks and water will add weight fast....
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• Testing Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller on 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Without a Trailer
• The Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers # 6562 will allow you to see that different functions of your 7-way are connected and working properly without a trailer to test on. This will ensure that the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510 is connected properly and you have a completed circuit.
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors For a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• Yes, you will be able to use the clamp on CIPA Towing Mirrors # CM11980-2 on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I have linked a video below where we installed these mirrors on a 2019 Silverado. Personally I find using a set of custom fit mirrors like the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80930 as the best solution. These mirrors clamp around the factory mirrors and have no pieces or clamps that can get lost or damaged. The housing provides for a very stable platform to reduce...
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• Why Install a Aftermarket Hitch that Mounts Below the Bumper and Not Use the Bumper Hitch?
• Most bumper mount hitches (the hole in the bumper) a sized to accommodate a standard trailer ball and have a low weight capacity like 1,000lbs and 100lbs tongue weight. This is usually good for a light trailer or seadoo. If it is able to tow your trailer level. You will see that many owners upgrade to the 2 inch or even 2-1/2 inch receiver to gain an increase of weight capacity or to tow alternative accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers. Your vehicle's frame will have a weight...
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• Plug and Play Brake Controller Options for 2016 Chevy Silverado
• We don't offer an alternative that would mount in the dash super-neatly like the factory brake controller would, but we do indeed have options that don't involve a box that's strapped to the underside of the dashboard. The Curt Echo, part # C51180 is without a doubt the easiest to install and least visually intrusive brake controller, hands down. If your son's truck doesn't have an existing 7-way trailer connector, one can be installed using part # HM40975. The controller would use a iOS...
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• Will Truxedo TruXport Tonneau Part # TX271801 Fit 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5-1/2 ft Bed
• Yes, the Truxedo tonneau cover part # TX271801 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 5 foot 8 inch bed.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• Yes, the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver part # BWHDRH25217 will fit your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I was able to confirm with my contact at B&W and the install instructions that this trailer hitch will fit a 2008-2018 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 light duty truck with the factory bumper. I have attached an install video of this trailer hitch for you as well.
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• Reese Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed
• For your 2019 Chevy Silverado we have Reese fifth wheel rail kits but most likely it's not the same style of rail you have now as most likely you have the inboard style rail which is smaller. For your truck Reese only has the outboard style kits like the part # RP56015-53. This isn't as common as the other style but if this is what what you have then you'd just need the # RP56015 for the brackets.
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• Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P3 Brake Controller in a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
• We have two mounting brackets for the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. We have the part # TK5906 which is a quick release bracket and the part # TK5904 which is more of a permanent install bracket. The install harness you would need to wire the controller to your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 is the part # 3016. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Blue-Ox Weigh Distribution Hitch For 1,000lb Tongue Weight Towed w/ 2020 Silverado 1500
• As long as that 1,000lb tongue weight mentioned is with the trailer fully loaded what you'll want is the Blue Ox 2-Point # BLU75FR. This is rated for 800 - 1,200lbs of tongue weight so this will be perfect for getting your trailer nice and level when you're towing it with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If you're getting that 1,000lb figure from the manufacturer then use the below help article to actually measure your tongue weight and respond back with it so we know you get the correctly...
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors for 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500
• For your 2022 Silverado 1500 I recommend the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors # LO54FR. These feature a slip-on installation with no tools required. They also have felt padding inside the housing to protect the chrome on your factory mirror. It has cutouts so the lights on your factory mirror won't be obstructed, and the mirror face is manually adjustable. These mirrors are made in the USA.
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• Ladder Rack Options for 2019 Chevy Silevrado 1500 5-3/4 Bed with BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover
• In order to use a ladder rack with the BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover part # BAK448130 for 5-3/4' beds you can use the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # TH43002XT-782 or the Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # A4002965. These options will both work well for utility use like ladders etc. and recreational use like kayaks etc. Unfortunately, there would be no way to use the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack.
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for Travel Trailer With 500 Lb Tongue Weight
• The Curt # C17050 weight distribution system you'd looked at would work fine for the approximately 500 lb tongue weight of your trailer, but because travel trailers can be very vulnerable to trailer sway caused by cross winds and turbulence caused by passing traffic, I'd highly recommend going with a weight distribution system that provides an integrated sway control component for a safer and more comfortable towing experience. I'd recommend the Fastway e2, part # FA92-00-0800 which is...
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• Recommended Sliding Ladder Rack For A 2021 Chevy Silverado With 6.5 Foot Bed
• If you are looking for a sliding rack to fit your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado with a 6.5 foot bed, I highly recommend the Thule TracRac SR # TH43002XT-781. The front and rear uprights are easily adjusted and secured in place with the twist of a few knobs, and the rack is also rated up to 1,250 pounds. This is also American made. One of the huge pluses for the # TH43002XT-781 is that there is no drilling for the install as well. As this will secure in the stake pockets in the bed, it will...
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• Recommended Spare Tire Cover for ST205/75-14 Trailer Tire
• Your typical ST205/75R14 tire like the # AM10235 is just over 26" in diameter. If you want a white spare tire cover you can use the # 052963751208 or if you would prefer black you can use the # B6102601.
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• Replacement Mounting Brackets for Nerf Bars on 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
• I do have some great nerf bars options for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but we don't carry that brand and most bars aren't universal even with new mounting brackets. I instead recommend using the Aries Round Nerf Bars part # AA204046 for double cab or part # AA204045 for crew cab models. These are very cost effective bars with a nice and wide step for both better grip in the winter and room for boots. They also have a sleek black powder coated finish for athletics and durability.
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• 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball to Use with Reese Steadi Flex Weight Distribution System
• For a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball you could use with the Reese Steadi-Flex weight distribution system part # RP66558 the part # 63847 would be a great option. It has more than enough weight capacity needed and also has the correct size shank to fit.
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