Front Hitch with Higher Weight Capacity for 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500

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My truck is a 2018 3500 Silverado, full size bed, crew cab, diesel. Looking for a front mount 2inch hitch receiver, with at least 500lb load capacity. What do you suggest?

asked by: Wayne S

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Expert Reply:

Draw Tite has a front hitch that fits your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 with the part # 65078 which has a vertical load limit of 500 lbs or we have the EcoHitch part # 306-X7906 which is actually rated for 1,000 lbs. Either of these would work really well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7906 that you referenced does have the hitch opening height at the same height as the current license plate height. This is why this comes with a license plate bracket that fits into the…

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Answer 2

For your application I recommend using the EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7906. This will fit in a cutout you make on the front bumper of your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 and it comes with a magnetic license plate mounting…

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Answer 3

The EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7906 does require trimming of the front bumper fascia for installation but it's hidden behind the license plate when not in use. I have attached a photo below of said trimming.…

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Answer 4

I have a solution for you that will require some fabrication but I am sorry there are no custom fit front mount hitches for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. You can use the Curt Weld-On 2" Receiver for Custom Fabricated Hitches item #E17…

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Answer 5

The EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7906 is a great option for a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The receiver tube is flush with the edge of the bumper so the hitch pin hole will be slightly recessed. This might make it…

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Answer 6

The EcoHitch Invisi Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7906 is the front mount trailer hitch I recommend for a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 because it is made in the USA and it installs inside the bumper so it won't hang down…

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Answer 7

I do have a solution for you. My recommendation is to use the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" #C45405, in combination with the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs…

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Answer 8

We do have a front mounted receiver option that would work for your truck, but the Draw-Tite #65078 isn't a good fit for the Denali trim. The Denali front clip is different than the other trim levels, and in order to install the hitch major…

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Answer 9

You bet we do! The Draw-Tite #65078 and the Curt #C31023 front mount receivers are a fit for your 2015 Sierra 2500. The Draw-Tite model isn't a fit for Denali models, and might require you trim the fascia in order for the receiver tube to pass…

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Answer 10

You are right on the money; the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65078 is simply the newer version of the front mount hitch that fits your 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500. It replaced hitch part 65068, which you referenced and which also fit…

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Answer 11

If you were to use a 14" hitch extender like theCurt Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long #C45795 with a front mount trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65078 then your new vertical…

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Answer 12

There are a couple of important things to keep in mind when determining if you will be able to safely tow your trailer using the Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender #HR26 The first is that when using the adapter the capacities on your trailer hitch…

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