Recommended Weight Distribution System for Use with 2-1/2 Hitch on 2021 GMC High Sierra 3500

Updated 12/23/2020 | Published 12/19/2020

Products Featured in This Question

TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System - No Shank - 30,000 lbs GTW, 3,000 lbs TW

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$2022.52

Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Rise/6" Drop

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$204.54

TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2"

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$1125.29

Adjustable Shank for TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution - 12-1/2" - 30,000 lbs

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$437.83

Adjustable Shank XL for TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution - 17-1/2" - 30,000 lbs

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$463.41

Question:

Have a 2021 High Sierra 3500 HD 21,000 pound hitch pole capacity. 2 1/2 inch receiver trailer has 1600 pounds plus tongue weight weighs approximately 18000. This is a new truck my old truck had a 2 inch receiver and I have your Reese trunnion system rated at 1600 pounds tongue weight towing wait I’m not sure I could be in your files under All Custom Woodworks. I need to set up this new truck for the proper weight and hitch system it seems I am right at the total capacity of the hitch that I have what do I need.

asked by: Troy C

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're looking for a new weight distribution system to replace your old Reese system that's only rated for up to 16000-lbs and is designed for use on a 2" hitch. If you aren't going to be towing a larger trailer than you would have with your old truck you could just swap out the shanks to allow you to use your existing weight distribution hitch with the new truck; you'd want to use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Rise/6" Drop # EQ90-02-4900, which is compatible with your existing Strait-Line system with Trunnion bars.

If you wanted to go with a completely new weight distribution system then then TorkLift Super Hitch Everest Weight Distribution System - 30,000 lbs GTW, 3,000 lbs TW # TLWD1000 would be the only option for weight distribution hitches rated over 1800-lbs tongue weight/18,000-lbs towing weight. The Everest system is extremely heavy duty and requires that you also upgrade to a dual hitch like the TorkLift # TL74FR, which has a 2-1/2" and 2" receiver. The Everest system also does not come with a shank, so you'd need the dual receiver shank, part # TLM9010, or the extra-long dual receiver shank, part # TLM9011.

I've linked a review video of the Everest system for you to have a look at, as well.