Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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Will this trailer hitch fit a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2 foot bed?

asked by: Sam O

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Yes, I do recommend Curt trailer hitch # C14006 as a fit for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2 foot bed. this is a Class IV trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. The hitch is rated for 1,000 pound tongue weight and 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight. When used with weight distribution it is rated for 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

For a ball mount I recommend # C45341. It has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop. I also recommend pin and clip # PC3. Or for a locking hitch pin I recommend # e98880. I have linked a video review of the lock for you.

If the ball does not provide the proper rise or drop to tow the trailer level you can use the ball mount help article I have linked that shows how to measure for rise or drop to select a ball mount that will work.

Your truck should have a trailer connector already but if you ever need to replace it I recommend # C55774 which will provide both a 7-Way and 4-Way at the rear of the truck.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part #HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare…

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Answer 2

Based on my research, your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ should have the factory brake controller connector installed. It will be located behind the lower portion of the dash on the left side. There will be a box that has a lid on it, directly…

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Answer 3

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 4

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 5

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 7

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 8

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 9

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 10

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 11

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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