Front and Rear Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 1997 Chevy C/K Series Pickup

Question:

Okay I am looking for a front and back hitch for my 1997 chevy silverado. I would like to keep my tow hooks for the front and the rear hitch needs to tow a 6,000 LB boat. Thanks Bruce

asked by: Bruce H

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Curt Class V # C15325 that you'd looked at would make a great choice for the rear hitch. The hitch has a 16000 lb towing/2400 tongue weight capacity, so it can handle just about anything you throw at it. If that's more capacity than you'd ever need and would like something a little less expensive, I'd go with the Draw-Tite
# 37130 which has a 7000 lb towing/700 lb tongue weight capacity. These hitches will fit assuming you're speaking of a pickup truck and not a cab/chassis model. The hitches are compatible with standard or step bumpers, but not roll pan bumpers.

For a front hitch, The Curt # 31042 is what I'd recommend. It does allow the tow hooks to be reinstalled, but honestly most folks leave them off and use the hitch itself as an attachment point.

expert reply by: Mike L