Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 With Step Bumper

Updated 03/28/2017 | Published 03/25/2017

Question:

I have a long bed, 2002 chev silverado no jump or back seat, 8bed, step bumper is this the part or is the 13042 the one for me

asked by: Bill P

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 13332 is designed to fit your 2002 Silverado.

This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. As long as your bumper is not the 10-inch deep drop bumper, this hitch will work great for you. I could not find a reference to the hitch 13042 that you mentioned.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

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

expert reply by: Jeffrey L