Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Long Bed

Updated 02/23/2016 | Published 02/21/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(66)

$250.70

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2639)

$23.44

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(4009)

$18.98

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"

(368)

$262.34

Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise - 4" Drop - 17,000 lbs

(878)

$62.57

7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End

(2701)

$46.12

Question:

the class III is lighter than the IV. why is the III more expensive?

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

Popularity of items comes into play when manufacturers determine pricing. The Class III Curt hitch for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500, # C13175, is the more popular option even though the Class IV hitch # C14006 has a higher capacity. Based on that I recommend the Class IV. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

The recommended ball mount for this hitch and vehicle is # C45341. It has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop and takes a ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank such as # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

Your truck should have a factory 7-Way connector but if you ever need to replace it I recommend # HM40975 which is a 7- and a 4-Way.