Comparison Of Trailer Hitches For 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Question:

I have a 2002 3/4 Ton Suburban, 4wd, with the 8.1L. I am looking at a new hitch, either the Draw-Tite 41930 or Curt 14080. Do you recommend one over the other?

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

Both of the trailer hitches you mentioned are a great fit for your 2002 Chevrolet Suburban.

The Curt Hitch, part # 14080 is a Class lV hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening.
The Draw-Tite hitch, part # 41930 is a Class V hitch and it also has a 2-inch receiver opening. Both hitches have identical towing capacity and weight distribution capacity. If it makes a difference to you, the Curt hitch is manufactured in the USA.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L