Locking Hitch Pin Recommendation for a GMC Sierra 1500

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I have a GM Sierra 1500 1/2 ton truck with a 2 inch receiver hitch. I am towing a 28ft trailer with a hitch weight of 4100 pounds. I have a hitch pin that came with my receiver hitch. I want to get a locking hitch pin. Can I use a locking hitch pin rated class III-IV. What are the cutoffs for Class 3 vs Class 4? Or class 1,2 and 5? Thanks

asked by: Steve W

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Expert Reply:

I would recommend you go with the Curt locking hitch pin part # C23519. This is confirmed to fit the 2 inch hitch on your GMC Sierra 1500.

Class I and II are 1-1/4 inch hitches that typically require a smaller hitch pin. The Class III, IV and V are 2 inch hitches and the same length locking hitch pins will work.

I attached an FAQ article on hitch classifications for you to check out also as well as a review video for the # C23519.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount 2-1/2" Drop #BW64FR and 4-1/2" Drop #BW49FR both adjust in 1" height increments. Both of these will have at least 1-1/2" of drop in the highest position when…

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Answer 2

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 3

We do offer the Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount for MultiPro #BW49FR that is capable of 4-1/2" of drop and 5-1/2" of rise for your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with the MultiPro tailgate. This will have the 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16" hitch…

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Answer 4

For your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited with the Multi-Pro tailgate you will want the Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BW49FR for a 4-1/2" drop. This mount is specifically designed for the Multi-Pro tailgate and will allow you to leave the ball mount…

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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

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 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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 options.…

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Answer 11

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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