Recommended Gen-Y Hitch for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 and Trailer with DO45 Coupling
Question:
It’s actually a torsion GenY hitch that I’m after... the coupling height of the trailer is 22.8 inches and the vehicle is stock standard. Which GenY torsion hitch is appropriate for this set up?
asked by: Trevor O
Helpful Expert Reply:
It looks like the pin part of the DO45 (which takes the place of a standard hitch ball) has a shank with a 1-1/4" diameter so I recommend using the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount # C45340 with a Gen-Y hitch as this ball mount has up to a 17K towing capacity.
For the Gen-Y hitch it all depends on the height of the trailer and if your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 is stock height or not. If your Chevy is stock height then you should be just fine with the Gen-Y Shank # 325-GH-303 which gives you a 5" Drop/Rise. This does have a 2" shank though so if your Chevy happens to have a 2-1/2" receiver you'd want the Gen-Y # 325-GH-623 instead which has a 6" Drop/Rise. This comes with a dual hitch ball setup but you can easily swap it out for the Curt.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 2-1/2" Rise/5" Drop - 16K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Stacked Receivers
- Shock Absorbing
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10K
- Accessories and Parts
- Drop Hitch
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Shanks
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop/Rise - 21K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Built-In Pintle Hook
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise - 2" Drop - 17,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 17000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- CURT
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Trevor O.
5/22/2020
It’s actually a torsion GenY hitch that I’m after... the coupling height of the trailer is 22.8 inches and the vehicle is stock standard. Which GenY torsion hitch is appropriate for this set up?