Class III Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Chevy Colorado

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I have a 2020 chevy colorado LT. Should I buy a class 3 or a class 4 receiver hitch??

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We have great trailer hitch options for your 2020 Chevy Colorado, but all of them would be considered Class III. The hitch I'd recommend is the Curt # C13176 as it's made in the USA, has a hidden crosstube which makes it a bit less visible, and has plenty of towing capacity at 8,000 lbs trailer weight. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

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Michael K.

6/8/2020

I just bought a new V-6 Chevy Colorado WT w/ trailering pkg. W/2" rec. It is rated for 7,000 # tow capacity. I am buying a camper w/ empty wt. Of 5,640# and hitch wt. of 728#. I am thinking of ordering the Husky Centerline Hitch #HT32218. Do you think this will be too stiff of a tow? What proportional brake controller would you recommend? Thanks

Chris R.

6/11/2020

The Husky Center Line # HT32218 will really work out pretty well for this setup once you actually factor in loaded cargo stored behind the rear axle of your Colorado and the actual loaded weight of the trailer, which will almost definitely bump your total tongue weight over 800 pounds and into this system's capacity range. For a proportional brake controller it's extremely hard to beat the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195.

Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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.

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Answer 4

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 9

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 10

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.…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 12

Hey Tim welcome back! Your ARH15AACBL2 GE AC unit has the old 410a refrigerant in it so the GE Appliances item #GE64FR you were looking at isn't going to work as a replacement. The EPA mandated R32 refrigerant has been used in all new AC's…

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