Hitch Fit for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Cab/Chassis Fitted With Dump Body and Rear Fuel Tank
Question:
looking for a trailer hitch for a 2012 chevy Silverado 3500 with a dump body.It has a fuel tank mounted at the rear of the frame that may cause a problem with installation. will also need a pintle hook receiver. please advise as to weather you can help.
asked by: Joel E
Expert Reply:
We do offer both Class IV and Class V trailer hitches for the 2012 Silverado cab and chassis. All can be seen on the link provided. All require drilling and that the spacing of your frame rails be 34-inches outside to outside. The most popular among them is the Curt # C15800 which is a 2-1/2-inch Class V hitch.
Please note that one of these, part # 41936 from Draw-Tite, cannot be used with your rear fuel tank-equipped Silverado, but the others do not have this exclusion.
I have linked two helpful articles on hitch installation.
You can use the link provided to select a pintle hitch mount to fit the hitch of your choice.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1200 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2700 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2700 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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