Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Question:

I m looking for a hitch for my car is a 2001 chevy silverado 1500 extended cab pickup. i need for my trailer, which one do you recommend for that.

asked by: Jorge H

Expert Reply:

We have several trailer hitches that will fit your 2001 Silverado. One hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite Max Frame, part # 75362. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening.

If you prefer a more heavy-duty hitch I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch, part # 41944, This is a Class V hitch and it also has a 2-inch receiver opening. You will want to keep in mind that towing capacity is limited by the lowest rated component and even if the hitch is rated very high the vehicle the hitch is installed on may have a much lower towing capacity and that is the maximum capacity it can tow.

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