Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500HD
Question:
Hi guys i just bought a new truck its a 2000 chevy silverado 1500hd it has the trailer package because i saw that it had a separate wiring coming from the trucks wirring and reaches close to the bumper Im looking for instructions and and light wiring kit and a trailer box controller and wiring kit to plug into the truck and a trailer hitch class3 or 4 thanks
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
For trailer wiring the # HM40975 that you referenced would be the correct part to get since it sounds like you have correct harness behind your bumper. This will plug right into it. The harness should have a round connector at the end of it that will look like it will plug into the connector in the pic I attached.
For a hitch I would recommend the Curt Hitch part # C14332. This is a Class IV hitch with plenty of capacity.
For ball mounts I would recommend the Ball Mount Kit part # EBMK2416. This comes with a ball mount with a 3 inch drop and 2 inch hitch ball and a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. All you would need to do to install this controller is the correct harness part # 3025-P and make a couple underhood connections. See install video to the right.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit - 3" Rise or 4" Drop - 16,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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