Recommended Hitch for a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD w/ a 6-1/2' Bed and the Factory Bumper

Question:

2006 Silverado 2500HD 6.5 bed, turbo diesel, factory bumper, I need a hitch please, I have a Weight Distribution hitch

asked by: Alan W

Expert Reply:

Since your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD has the factory bumper and the shorter 6-1/2' bed, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C15302. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Silverado with included hardware. It is a class V hitch with a 2" receiver, a 16,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 2,400 lbs maximum tongue weight.

Additionally, using this hitch with a weight distribution system will increase the towing capacity to 17,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Alan

3/29/2024

Thanks jerred H, that’s a lot of hitch, probably more than I’ll ever need, an it cost more too, an I’ll have to purchase a bracket for my electrical hook up, an it’s not concealed,so, I’d like info on the one I had originally ask about, Will it fit just like my original, no drilling ?

Jerred H.

3/29/2024

@Alan The Curt Item # 13208 you were looking at will fit your 2006 Silverado 2500 w/ a 6-1/2' bed. It does require drilling on the 6-1/2' bed models and will not fit like the original. It hangs lower.