The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…
The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…
Great question Luke! These are all great options, but let me point out a few differences for you. The etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #e66PR is a good quality, affordable option compared to similar options like the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount…
In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
Your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 will come with a 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. If your truck did not come with a reducer for a 2" receiver we do have the B&W #BWRHXA2182 if you need to use your 2" ball mount or hitch mounted…
If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…
You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…
The ideal height will actually have to do with how tall the coupler of the trailer is from the ground. The Draw-Tite #76020 will sit at 13 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch when installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. From what I could find…
To add an anti-rattle device to the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #C99NR I highly recommend the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-061 simply because it's a tried-and-true solution that's easy to use and still very effective. The Quiet Hitch…
For a hitch I recommend the Curt #C94WR. This fits all models of the 2024 Kia Sportage including your PHEV. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and a max gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. It has a simple bolt-on installation and comes…
Hello Brad, we have exactly what you are looking for! You can use the Curt Adapter Rails #C88KR. This will attach directly to the OEM puck system (the 5 pockets) in the bed of your 2024 Chevy, and it will give you the industry standard rails you can…
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