Curt 19x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Video

Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, we're going to be test fitting the 19x60 Curt Cargo Carrier, part number C18100. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into our hitch. You'll want to watch for the hitch pin holes to line up, that way we can insert our hitch pin. This particular rack does not come with a hitch pin, so you'll want to keep that in mind. We'll be using the Pc3 today as our hitch pin. We'll go ahead and get the clearance measurement. more

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8/20/2014 12:44:34 PM

Curt 17x46 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Video

Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, we're going to be test fitting the Curt 17 x 46 Cargo Carrier, part number C18145. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of our rack into our hitch. I went ahead and left the hitch bolt on because the adapter. This does fit both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. The adapter slides right off. I just left it on to hold it in place as I was inserting the shank. We'll go ahead and align the hitch-pin holes up. more

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7/16/2014 11:57:24 AM

Surco Products 24x60 Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Video

Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, we're going to be test fitting the Surco 24x60 Cargo carrier for 2-inch hitches, part number 52018. We'll begin our test-fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch on our vehicle. Once we have the shank in the hitch, we'll go ahead and we want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. With those in line, we'll go ahead and insert the pin and clip. This is not included. Today, we're using part number PC3, just something to keep in mind when you're doing your shopping. Insert the clip on the other side. more

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7/14/2014 6:47:59 PM

Rola Dart Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Video

Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, we're going to be test fitting the Rola Dart 23x56 Cargo Carrier part number 59550. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. This does come with the threaded anti rattle bolt so go ahead and remove that. With the shank inserted, you want to watch for the hitch pinholes to line up. You can then thread in the anti rattle bolt. We'll get this as tight as we can by hand and then we'll finish it off with our wrench. Make sure we're turning the right way, that's important. This helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack which will eliminate some movement of the rack. We'll then insert the clip on the other side and grab a couple measurements. The closest point of the rack to the vehicle is going to be about 5-1/2". Our ground clearance comes to about 16-1/2" and overall to the rear of the vehicle, we've added about 13". We'll go ahead and fold the rack down by pulling the red handle here, laying it down and it locks into place. With the rack in this position, we've added about 38" to the rear of our Silverado so you'll want to keep that in mind. Our ground clearance from the back here is going to be about 21-1/2". The exhaust does exit on the passenger side of this vehicle so it shouldn't be an issue when hauling any items that are sensitive to heat. We'll go ahead and grab our breakaway point here. The tailgates going to break over the rack at about 15-1/2". As you can see, we can fully lay down our tailgate without it touching the rack. more

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7/14/2014 6:38:50 PM

MaxxTow Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- Video

Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 Crew Cab, were going to be test-fitting the Maxxtow 17X50 cargo carrier for two-inch hitches, part number MT70107. Well begin our test-fit by inserting the shank of our rack into our hitch. Well then want to watch for the pinholes to line up, so we can insert our hitch pin. Go ahead and wiggle it around the middle, so that it goes in. Once you have your hitch pen inserted, you can attach the clip on the other side. This particular rack doesnt come with their hitch pin and clip. The one were using today is part number PC3. The closest part of the rack to the vehicle is going to measure about 4 inches from our bumper. Our ground clearance comes to about 16 inches. more

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7/14/2014 6:25:12 PM

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