Recommended SuperTruss And TorkLift SuperHitch on 2016 Chevy 2500
Question:
I have a 2016 chevy 2500 with class 5 hitch and want to pull with tailgate down. Im using the curt distribution hitch with 800lb tongue wt and 800lb towing capacity. How can I extend and not loose towing capacity? Is there a wdh that has a longer shaft?
asked by: Darrell
Expert Reply:
There is really only one solution I recommend that will work for your desire to pull a trailer with the tailgate down. I recommend removing your Class V hitch and replacing it with the TorkLift SuperHitch # TLC1211. This would need to be used with a factory hitch and the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long # TLE1536 to clear your tailgate. There are wiring extensions available as well like the 36 inch # TLW6036.
There are different SuperTruss lengths.
For the 32 inch # TLE1532 and # TLW6032
For 28 inch # TLE1528 and # TLW6028
For 24 inch # TLE1524 and # TLW6024
For 21 inch # TLE1521 and # TLW6021
This is the only system strong enough to keep your towing capacity and tongue weight at that extended length. The SuperTruss extension can only be used with the SuperHitch and your factory hitch
Products Referenced in This Question
TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 21" Long
- Hitch Adapters
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- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 24" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
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- 7500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 28" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 28 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 32" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 36 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 21" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 24" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 21 - 30 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 28" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 32" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 31 Feet and Longer
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 36" SuperTruss or Cannon Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
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- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
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TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
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- 17000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
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