Curt Trailer Hitch 13322 Will Not Fit 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 SS Models But What Does SS Mean

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I have a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS but what is the SS about? Step side

asked by: Philip P

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When you are talking about GM products, SS can mean only one thing: Super Sport. There was a regular SS and a Dale Earnhardt Intimidator SS. Since you have an LS you do not have to worry about the SS restriction. I have included a link to a video showing an installation of Curt hitch # 13322 on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500.

expert reply by: Michael H

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The Curt Class III Hitch for your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, part #13301, does require removal of the OEM light-duty bumper hitch. Both hitches cannot be installed at one time. I have linked the installation instructions; I have also included a…

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Answer 2

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

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It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

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I believe you almost solved the problem when you swapped the wiring, but in reality you needed to use 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot). You are experiencing a voltage drop due to the long distance of wire that's not thick…

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Answer 6

Excessive rust would definitely weaken the pull of the magnet, so I would recommended replacing the magnets on your trailer if they are severely corroded. If you have power going into the magnet and it is not engaging at all, this again would be an…

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Answer 7

For your flat bed trailer, I recommend using 12 gauge wire like #12-1-1 at the minimum, but preferably 10 gauge wire like #10-1-1. Both of these wires are sold by the foot, so you can order the exact length you are needing. If you were to use a…

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Answer 8

In the USA a tandem axle utility trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7500-lbs should have brakes installed. Any trailer over 3000-lbs must have brakes on all wheels in most states, but laws do vary. Some states require braked axles…

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For the brake circuit of your trailer you will want to run 10 gauge wire like our part #10-1-1 which is sold by the foot and is standard copper primary wire. We use it all the time here on trailers and it works great. For bonded 14 gauge wire that…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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