Recommended Towing Enhancements for 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500

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Best way to increase all towing aspects of my 2019 Chevy Silverado 5.3 double cab. I believe I have all the towing options from GM. Towing approximately 7500lbs travel trailer. Also I can’t do it all at once so what order would you suggest to add these components to my truck Thanks

asked by: David

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There are two products that you can add to your vehicle and towing setup that will help improve the ride quality while towing: a weight distribution hitch and a suspension enhancement of some sort.

I recommend starting with a weigh distribution hitch, and the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37120ET should work for your 7500-lb GVWR trailer; you'll want to confirm that the tongue weight of your trailer falls between 800 and 1200-lbs (staying towards the middle of that range is recommended for weight distribution systems). A weight distribution system will help re-distribute the weight of your trailer more evenly across the axles of your vehicles, which will create a more stable towing setup, alleviate added stress on your vehicle's suspension system and help keep your trailer from swaying too much during towing. The Equal-i-zer system uses 4 point steel on steel sway control to prevent sway before it starts and this system does not require drilling into the frame in order to install it. You will need the Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 to install and remove the hitch ball on this system; I would also recommend investing in a tongue weight scale like the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 to help monitor the tongue weight on your trailer and make sure your trailer is properly loaded.

Once you've gotten a weight distribution hitch, I recommend upgrading to some jounce style springs to help with the stress on your rear suspension; the Timbren SES # TGMRCK15S are a great option that will help cure any rear end squat that you may experience during towing and ultimately improve the quality of your ride with the trailer in-tow. These jounce springs will help improve handling and create a safer towing setup, and they won't effect the unloaded ride quality of your 2019 Silverado 1500.

I've attached some informational videos on these products that you might find helpful as well, but these would be the first two add-ons I would go with to prepare my truck for towing a trailer.

expert reply by: Erik B

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David

1/18/2020

Do you recommend an after market exhaust or a cold air system.

Jason S.

1/20/2020

You will increase performance by adding either, but ideally both. Breathing better on the front and back end will help an engine to operate at a better level. If you made me pick an order or choose one, I'd start on the front and then do the back. Since you asked from this answer, I assume you have a 2019 Chevy 1500. If that is the case, we don't currently have a compatible cold air intake compatible, so for your 5.3L Double Cab, I recommend starting on the back side with the MagnaFlow MF Series Cat-Back Exhaust System - Stainless Steel - Gas # MF19471. This will boost horsepower and torque while also helping slightly improve fuel efficiency.

Answer 1

Hey Jack, Good question and glad the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution #EQ37120ET is working out for you. But to answer your question, you do not need to make any changes to the equipment, you can use this hitch for 800 lbs (or a bit more) of tongue…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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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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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 Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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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

Welcome back Don! The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item #EQ37120ET is exactly what I would recommend using. This is a solid reliable system and the built in sway control will make a noticeable improvement in ride…

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Answer 10

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 11

Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ will indeed fit the 2027 Kia Telluride. This hitch is still in the pre-order phase, but it is being going to fit both the 2026 and 2027 Telluride. Right now, we are…

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Answer 12

Though the Curt # C13409 and Draw-Tite #76271 are nearly identical to each other, there are a few subtle differences. First being where they sit once installed. The will both have the exact same height of 14-1/2 inches, but the Draw-Tite #76271 will…

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