Everything Needed to Tow Camper Trailer With 2021 Chevy Express 2500 Van Without Tow Package

Question:

Hello, I have a 2021 Chevy Express 2500 van. Can you lead me to a tow package to attach to haul a camper weighing from 2k - 6k pounds. Thank you.

asked by: Victor

Expert Reply:

Hi there Victor; appreciate you writing in, and we can get your 2021 Chevy Express van set up to tow a camper trailer. I'm going to go ahead and assume your van does not have the factory tow package (if you did you'd already have trailer wiring connectors), and the basics of what you need are a hitch and 4-way wiring, which activates the trailer's lights. The correct parts for your van are the following:

- Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98861

- T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 55540

If your trailer does not have electric brakes you're set, and won't need anything else for your van. If the trailer does have electric brakes you'll need to add two more things, a 7-way and brake controller:

- Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7

- Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller # C49UR

- Wiring Adapter # C51515

The Installation kit will give you the 7-way and rest of the wiring needed to install the brake controller, and the wiring adapter is needed to connect the controller to the wiring. As for that controller the Assure is great because it is easy to use and see with its large screen, and gives your trailer smooth braking at the same rate you hit the brakes on your van.