Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2013 Chevrolet Silverado With Ranch Hand Front Bumper

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Question:

Would this front hitch mount up to my 2013 3500HD crew cab Duramax along WITH a Ranch Hand front bumper system?

asked by: Guy

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Expert Reply:

I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31023 for your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. It will come out lower on the truck to clear the Ranch Hand front bumper you have.

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65078 comes out of the front bumper just below the tow hooks and this is right where the lower cross bar is on your Ranch Hand bumper.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Ranch Hand Bumper
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Answer 1

The front ends of the Silverados and Sierras like your 2018 GMC 2500 are a bit different but the fascia trimming required is the same as you can see in the two attached pictures when installing front hitch #65078. Basically a hole gets cut through…

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Answer 2

The Curt front hitch part #C31023 that you referenced does allow you to retain the front tow hooks of your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD so it would be the better choice.

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 4

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 5

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

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 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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