Recommended Mud Flaps for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Towing Airstream Trailer
Updated 08/14/2019 | Published 08/13/2019
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I have a 2016 Silverado HD 2500 which I use to tow an Airstream travel trailer. The truck has wide tires wider than fender wells. Im looking for something to protect the trailer from spray. I use a Hensley sway preventing hitch. The Hensley draw bar is a unique to Hensly unit which fits in a 2 inch receiver using a 2 1/2 to 2 inch adapter on the vehicle. There is only about 5/8 inch of straight bar between the receiver and where the down section of the draw bar begins. Im wondering what the thickness of the bracket which attaches to the draw bar is on this unit? Thanks,
asked by: Stan P
Expert Reply:
According to Roadmaster the RoadWing Removable, Expandable Mud Flap System # RM-4400-102 requires at least 2" of space on the ball mount shank. Since this is the case and you have less than enough space I recommend installing custom mud flaps that install on your fender.
The WeatherTech Mud Flaps # WT120035 are actually an excellent choice for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD because they install easily plus they stick outside the fender a bit as you can see in the attached installation video and pictures of these on a 2015 Silverado 2500.
The only way for you to use one of the mud flap systems that mounts to the ball mount is to swap out your weight distribution system for something else that has more room along the shank.
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RoadMaster RoadWing Removable, Expandable Mud Flap System for RVs, Buses and Dual-Tire Trucks
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- No-Drill Install
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- 36 Inch Wide
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