Replacement 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 Trailer Hitch and Plug-In Wiring
Question:
I have a 2002 Chevy 3500 crew cab long bed. I need the most heavy duty hitch replacement as the factory has bent. I need a plug and play option which also includes whatever I need to install the 7way plug. Thank you for your time.
asked by: Jon
Expert Reply:
Thanks for reaching out, Jon!
To replace the factory hitch on your 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41944. For something a bit more heavy duty we have the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT45519, but this does with a larger 2-1/2" hitch receiver so it may not work with your current inventory of hitch accessories without an adapter like our Magnetic Reducer Sleeve # e28JR.
For the wiring there are 2 possible replacement options depending on what your vehicle came with; the Twist-In # PK11916 or the 4-Way/7-Way Hopkins # HM40975.
I'm attaching some videos for you to reference the installations of these parts.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2000 lbs TW
- 18000 lbs GTW
- 18000 lbs WD GTW
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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etrailer Magnetic Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" Hitch - 5" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- etrailer
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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Cast Center - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1950 lbs TW
- 13000 lbs GTW
- 16000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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