Will Curt Trailer Hitch # 13339 Fit 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 w/ Knapheide Utility Bed

Updated 04/04/2015 | Published 04/03/2015

Question:

Hi, I have a 2000 chevy 2500 with a utility bed the rear bumper looks to be about 10 or 11 inches down from the frame , it is a knapheide model 796fj1 bed can you supply me with a trailer hitch for this truck ?

asked by: Don

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Curt and the Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13339, may work for you. Although this hitch is confirmed to fit a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with a deep drop bumper, this has not been tested with the Knapheide utility bed so you will have to take a couple of quick measurements.

In order to determine if this hitch will work, you will need to measure from the bottom of the truck's frame to the bottom of the bumper and the distance from the closest frame mounting hole to the outer edge of your bumper. Now you will just need to compare these measurements to the following measurements for the hitch.

The hitch measures 8 inches from the mounting tabs to the top of the receiver tube and 10-1/2 inches from the closest mounting tab to the outer edge of the receiver tube. I have included pictures to illustrate these measurements.

Basically, if your bumper is less than 8 inches below the bottom of the frame and does not stick out further than 10-1/2 inches from the closest frame mounting hole, we have found a hitch for you.

expert reply by: Leah S