Replacement Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

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Im looking for the best replacement hitch for my 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab

asked by: R.J. H

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The best hitch I'd recommend for your 2011 Chevy Silverado is the Curt hitch part # 14301 because it has great towing capacities at 10,000 lb trailer weight and because it has only the hitch tube that hangs below the rear bumper for a more concealed look. I attached a picture of what the hitch looks like installed as well as an install video.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

On some years that Curt trailer hitch #13322 fits, there may be some trimming of the rear fascia for the hitch to fit properly. It is not necessary on all models but you will only know once you go to install the hitch. The area that would need to be…

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Answer 2

The factory hitch that came with your GMC Sierra 1500 was at least a Class III and possibly a class IV depending on what trim level you have. Looking at the available products as well as your specific application and towing needs, I recommend…

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The Curt trailer hitch #14301 will fit nice and snug similarly to the Class III trailer hitch. The receiver will fit right below the rear bumper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you plan on doing some…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The support braces in the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC182860 are going to attach to the cross frame to provide support for the anchors which will bolt through the bed wall and into the braces. The rear anchors will bolt through the…

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Answer 7

Unfortunately we do not have a video of the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC184089 being installed. The Rear anchors are installed in the end of the bumper. There is no precise mounting location since a variety of bumpers may be installed.…

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Answer 8

You are a little on the warm side for your transmission fluid. If you can keep it under 200 degrees you will have the max life out of it. That being said transmissions really start to go downhill at 260 degrees. The Derale cooler part #D13503 with…

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Normally, the tongue weight should be somewhere between 10 and 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. For your trailer it would mean somewhere between 780 and 1200-lbs. The #C17501 system is designed for tongue weight between 1,000 and 1,500-lbs so…

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Answer 10

Congrats on the new trailer! However you need to know the loaded tongue weight of your trailer, as the dry weight is not a useful figure. With your trailer fully loaded like you'll be towing it use either the scale method in the below help…

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