Using an In-Bed Camper while Towing an Enclosed Trailer with a Chevy Silverado 3500

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Have a 2001 Chevy 3500 dually. Added a Lance Camper, 96 long, 2400 lb dry weight. CG at 63. Need to tow an enclosed car trailer, estimating 800lb tongue load and 8000 lb loaded. Looking at changing to the Curt C15703 class V hitch, with the 2-1/2 extension 24. Also load levelers, Curt 17302. Do you see any concerns with this package and intended use? Thanks

asked by: David L

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For your 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500, I highly recommend Torklift # TLC1205-30. The SuperHitch Magnum has more than enough weight capacity to tow your trailer with a hitch extension. For your hitch extension TorkLift # TLE1524 is the most solid option to carry your enclosed trailer. The SuperTruss needs to be used with # TLWD1000, which is a weight distribution system. Your trailer is too heavy for the the Curt hitch # C15703 paired with a normal hitch extension like # C45048 because you are going to be maxing it out all the time and if you go over weight it is harder to get your weight distribution set up correctly.

TorkLift Products are heavy duty and are worth the investment especially when running a hitch extension while towing a heavy trailer.

You also need to check your trucks owners manual to make sure you aren't exceeding the gross combined weight rating.

expert reply by: Clayton O

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Answer 1

I would agree with your assessment that the Superhitch Magnum 30k part #TLC1205-30 is overkill from a weight capacity point of view and the Original part #TLC1205 is more closely rated to what your vehicle is equipped for. Beyond that the Magnum has…

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Answer 2

The TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch #TLC1205-30 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle so it would be a great choice as it has a ton of capacity like you said you needed. Maximum gross trailer weight: 20,000 lb…

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Answer 3

To be able to achieve the max 30,000 lbs towing/3,000 lb tongue weight rating of the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver #TLC1205-30 on your 2006 Chevy Silverado you actually need to use TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution…

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Answer 4

All told you are looking at about 70 lbs on the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 42" Long part #TLE1542. I have handled several of these in the past and they are surprisingly easy to manuever. Not…

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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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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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