Recommended Hitch and Weight Distribution System for a 2005 GMC Sierra

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I need help on ing the correct class 3 hitch and a WDS with sway control needed to safely tow a 4190lbs min. - 5500lbs max RV. GMC states I can’t have trailer wt. over 7200lbs. which I won’t have. The GVWR is 6400lbs. GMC max GCWR is 12,000lbs. I know the answer to what correct system I need is in the numbers but I don’t want to purchase what I don’t need. This is your area of knowledge and expertise and not mine. Thanks for your help in this decision with what to purchase.

asked by: Stephen B

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I would be happy to help you set your 2005 GMC Sierra up to tow your trailer. With that low of a towing capacity I can safely assume you have a 1500. That is what my recommendations are going to be based on. Along with a weight distribution system you're going to need a hitch and a brake controller as well. That heavy of a trailer will require brakes.

For your hitch you will want the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98849. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and will bolt directly to your Sierra with included hardware. It has a Maximum gross trailer weight of 6,000 lbs and a maximum GTW when used with a weight distribution of 10,000 lbs. It has a maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs which increases to 1,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution.

You will want to focus more on your tongue or hitch weight when considering which weight distribution system to use. This is typically 10-15% of your gross trailer weight depending on how you load your trailer. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37060ET would be a great system for your setup if your trailer is under 6,000 lbs and your tongue weight is between 200 lbs - 600 lbs. I have linked a review video.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The factory hitch that came with your GMC Sierra 1500 was at least a Class III and possibly a class IV depending on what trim level you have. Looking at the available products as well as your specific application and towing needs, I recommend…

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The holes are already in the frame of your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 for a trailer hitch receiver to be installed, which means you aren't going to have to do any drilling for installation. I recommend the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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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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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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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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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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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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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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