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  • Is Tongue Weight Rating of Hitch on 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Enough for Hitch Bike Rack
  • Your 2018 Silverado 1500's factory 2-inch hitch should have plenty of tongue weight capacity to allow use of just about any hitch type bike rack. There should be a sticker on the hitch that provides weight capacity ratings, including the tongue weight (TW) rating, which is what matters for using a bike rack. Tongue weight is down-force on the hitch from the item installed in it. This means that you would want to check the total combined weight of your chosen bike rack, such as the Yakima...
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  • What Are The Dimensions Of The Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport XL Carrier?
  • Fully retracted, the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier # LR54FR measures 17" high. So if you're looking for at least 3", you'll get that and plenty more which will ensure that the canoe does not hit your truck's cab. Additionally, this carrier has a weight capacity of 175-lbs, an adjustable base width range of 28" to 46", and will carry up to 1 to 2 stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes. I have also attached a review video as well as a diagram of # LR54FR for you to check out.
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  • What is the Weight Bearing Capacity of the Pace Edwards Switchblade's Aluminum Cover
  • The Pace Edwards Switchblade # 311-SWC96A18 can support up to 200-lbs of weight dispersed across the tonneau, so the heavy New England snow won't be an issue as long as you don't let the snow pile up too high. That is the moving capacity, so there's going to be at least a little leeway, but as with most tonneau covers you won't want to let snow pile up for extended periods of time.
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  • Draw Tite Front Hitch Ground Clearance on 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss
  • While I can't get you the exact dimension I can help you easily determine it by taking a couple quick measurements. If you measure 8.5 inches from the lower lip fascia on the front of your 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss up and out you'll know exactly where the hitch opening of the # 65082 will be and from there you can measure straight down to the ground to get the ground clearance. See attached picture.
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  • Is Curt 1,000 Pound Weight Distribution System Rated too High for 6,250 Pound Boat Trailer
  • Curt weight distribution system # C17322 is rated for 800 to 1,000 pounds tongue weight so it would be overkill for your trailer unless you also have weight behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle that increases the tongue weight to at least 800 pounds. There is a similar Curt system, # C17330, rated for 500 to 600 pounds tongue weight and another, # C17331, rated for 600 to 800 pounds. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set...
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  • Off-Road Lights With 10 Foot Harness for 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • I do have an solution for you to use off-road lights on your 2016 Chevy Silverado 500, however when I contacted Aries they were unable to tell me the length of the harness that comes with the Aries LED Work Lights # AA1501250 and there are none currently available to me that I would be able to go and measure. There are a pair of outstanding alternatives, the Vision X Optimus Single Prime Pod Light Kit # XIL-OP110KIT which have a narrow 10-degree spot beam, or the Vision X Optimus Single...
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  • Recommended E-Bike Rack for 70 lbs Bikes w/ a Ramp
  • The best bike rack for your two fat tire e-bikes that weigh 72 lbs and 69 lbs is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR but it doesn't have a ramp. This rack has a weight capacity of 80 lbs per bike and can fit bikes with fat tires up to 5" wide. The Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes item # HLY66ZR would fit all of your needs but it has a 70 lbs capacity per bike. You are so close with the 72 lbs and the battery removed. If you could get...
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  • Are Air Bag Capacities Total or Per Side for 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • That's a good question, and the air bag capacity is the total capacity and not per side. Having said that, the capacity is just designed to help support the tongue weight - the weight on the rear axle of your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 - so air bags rated at 7,500 lbs on your truck would definitely be overkill, which is why the ones that fit your Chevy are only rated for up to 5,000 lbs. I really like the Air Lift air bags for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500, as they are a high-quality air...
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  • Recommend Hard Tonneau Cover and Ladder Rack for a 2022 Silverado 1500 Trail Boss w/ 5 3/4 Bed
  • Congrats on the new truck and thanks for the picture! I will be happy to answer all of your questions. The Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack item # TH43002XT-782 is only available with the silver uprights and crossbars. The Truxedo Elevate Item # TX96NV mount in T slots, is confirmed to fit your truck, and they only other sliding ladder rack we have for your 2022 Silverado. It is compatible with BAK, Extang, Retrax, and Truxedo tonneau covers with T slots not Thule. This...
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  • Do the Stromberg Carlson Chock Wheel Stabilizers Come in Black?
  • No, they do not. The Stromberg Carlson Chock Wheel Stabilizers item # SC47MR are only available in the shiny steel finish. All of our wheel stabilizers have this finish so they are noticeable and prevent people from attempting to drive off with them still set up.
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  • Weight Capacity of Westin R5 Nerf Bars on 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • I spoke with my contact at Westin regarding the Westin R5 Nerf Bars # 28-51030 (which are confirmed to fit your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500) and he said that they do not actually list weight ratings for any of their nerf bars. This is because the limiting factor will be the mounting locations on the truck itself. He just recommends checking with a local Chevy dealer to see what the weight capacity is on the Silverado's rocker panels, which is where the nerf bar brackets will mount. This essentially...
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  • Towing Capacity of 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with 5.3-liter V8 Engine
  • The best place to confirm the towing capacity of your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with 5.3-liter V8 engine is the printed owner's manual. This will reflect the capacity of your specific pickup with the particular mix of equipment installed on it at the factory, including the 3.42 differential. I reviewed the online trailering guide on the Chevrolet website and at most a properly-equipped 1500 can tow 12,000-lbs. But your 5.3L V8 crew cab 4x4 with 3.42 differential is shown as...
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  • Recommended Pace Edwards UltraGroove Tonneau Cover for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 w/ 8 Foot Bed
  • For a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the long 8' bed you will want the Pace Edwards UltraGroove Retractable Tonneau Cover w Ladder Rack - Electric - Aluminum - Matte Black item # KEC96A18-ELC0101.
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  • What is the Weight Capacity of Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards
  • The Westin Sure Grip Running Boards have a 300-lbs weight capacity, which is fairly standard across the industry. There are a pretty wide variety of choices available for the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500; if you've got a Crew Cab you can use something like the # 27-6640-2145. I've also gone ahead and linked our entire selection of Westin running boards similar to the ones you were looking at that you can have a look at and choose based off your cab type.
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  • Does Capacity of Ball Mount Change if Used in Rise Position
  • The towing and tongue weight capacity of the Curt Ball Mount # C45338 does not change if you use it in the rise position; it has a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 lbs and towing capacity of 10,000 lbs no matter if you use it to get 8-1/4 inches of drop or 7 inches of rise. Keep in mind your capacity is limited to that of your truck and hitch receiver. For example, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C14006 for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 also has a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 lbs and towing...
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  • How Far Will The CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CIP38MR Extend Past The Factory Mirrors?
  • The CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CIP38MR for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST are going to extend out aproximately 5" beyond the factory mirror.
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  • Dimensions of Bulldog Winch Portable Air Compressor
  • The dimensions of the Bulldog Winch Portable Air Compressor part # BDW41004 are 8-3/4" long x 6-3/8" wide x 4-3/4" tall. I have attached a photo below with these measurements.
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  • Weight Capacity of Nerf Bars for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • Determining the weight capacity for a set of nerf bars is somewhat of a tricky task. The weight capacity limit for a set of nerf bars is generally limited to the strength of the rocker panel they are attached to. This can make it difficult for manufacturers to rate their nerf bars for a specific capacity. With that being said, Aries does not rate the Aries Round Nerf Bars part # AA204045 for a maximum weight capacity. For an option that does list a maximum weight capacity, I recommend...
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  • Checking Installed WD System for Proper Weight Rating to Ensure Good Ride Quality
  • If your installed Equal-I-zer weight distribution hitch setup is rated appropriately for your trailer's actual loaded tongue weight, is installed correctly and is providing the desired leveling of the tow vehicle and trailer, and your remaining concern is a rough ride on bad roads then before you consider going with rear suspension enhancement I suggest first checking a few other things. First, check to make sure that the particular WD system you have is rated for the actual measured tongue...
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  • Why Can't Draw-Tite Heavy Duty Weld-On Truck Hitch be Used with Weight Distribution
  • Draw-Tite hitch # 41990-07 has not been rated for or tested with weight distribution and because of that the manufacturer places a "not for use with weight distribution" warning on the hitch. This is common for weld-on truck hitches. We do have Class IV custom fit hitches for the 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 that are rated for weight distribution such as Curt hitch # C14006. When used with weight distribution it is rated for 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight....
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