Recommended Trailer Hitch For 1999 Chevrolet Astro

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Looks like manufacturer label barely readable on the receiver begins with PUL.......... A 1 1/4inch draw bar is too small. A 2inch is too big.Can you recommend a solution? Thanks

asked by: LARRY C

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Expert Reply:

The only draw bars we offer are the 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch, which you said is not a fit for your receiver on your 1999 Chevrolet Astro.

My recommendation for you is to install a new trailer hitch like part # 75122. This is a Class lll hitch receiver that has a 2 inch receiver opening. There is no drilling for installation of this hitch and it will work if you have the full size spare mounted under your Astro. This would take the guess work out of ball mount size and being able to use additional accessories in the hitch.

The ball mount I recommend for this hitch is part # AMSC2. This has a 3/4-inch rise or a 2-inch drop. for a hitch pin and clip I recommend part # PC3.

For a 1-7/8-inch trailer ball I recommend part # 19260. If you need a 2-inch trailer ball I recommend part # 63845.

If you need to install a 4-way connector for towing a trailer, I recommend part # C55411. This harness is hardwired to your existing wiring located either along the frame rail or behind the rear bumper on your van and gives you a 4-way connector at the rear of your vehicle.

When wiring a harness, I also recommend using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

I was able to (miraculously) find an online version of the owner's manual for your 1999 Chevrolet Astro and found on page 4-32 that the max trailer weight you can tow is between 4,500 lbs and 5,500 lbs depending on your axle ratio and if you have…

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Answer 2

You need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches, part #RHK. When you select this item you will have to specify the model number and hitch manufacturer. In your case, it would be, part #C13035, and Curt. I have included a product description…

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Answer 3

According to Curt, their #C13035 Class III hitch fits all models of the 1999 Chevy Astro, be it a passenger or a cargo van. If your van has a 16 inch spare tire, you might need to relocate the spare. The Draw-Tite Class III, part #75122 is compatible…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

The squeaking noise on your trailer is probably coming from the joints in the suspension creating metal to metal friction. So, unless your original Equa-Flex Cusioned Equalizers are damaged or corroded, what will make the biggest difference is to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

The Dexter part number 023-357-00 is a 12x2 electric brake assembly. The correct RH assembly to use to replace what you have would be the part #23-459 and for the LH assembly you would want the part #23-458 if you have 6K axles. If you have 7k axles…

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Answer 8

The only option we have for your cab/chassis is the Reese Low Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part #RP30054. This hitch has a 30,000-lb gross towing capacity. Installation of this hitch requires it to be installed directly through a 1/2 inch steel…

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Answer 9

Above-bed hitches are installed on rails that remain in the bed of your truck even when the hitch is not in use. With below-bed hitches, the installation equipment is installed beneath the truck bed, so the fifth wheel hitch simply drops into the…

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Answer 10

The Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack with Remote #UF38-944055 has a multiple mount hole pattern. This pattern allows you to position the jack so the motor faces the front of the A-Frame, or it can be rotated so that the motor faces the drivers side of…

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Answer 11

When our installers replace a trailer hub, there isn't a set torque spec used when tightening the spindle nut. The hub is placed on the spindle, making sure the inner and outer bearings are correctly seated. The spindle nut is then run down until…

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Answer 12

Yes, there will be issues associated with using two different length trailer axles together therefore I recommend you replace the old one with the same dimensions as the one you just installed. If you were to leave the different length axles on the…

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