Replacement for Factory Hitch on 2004 Chevy Avalanche 1500 Z71
Updated 04/24/2021 | Published 04/23/2021
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I am looking for a replacement hitch for a 2004 Chevy avalanche 1500 z71 I have a travel trailer with the following specs that I will be towing. Dry weight 5228 lbs Wet weight gvrw 6629 Hitch dry weight 629 dry axle weight 4599 I am wanting to replace my weak factory hitch. I will be using a E2 weight distribution set up. Please let me know what your recommendations are. Thank you.
asked by: Carl
Expert Reply:
The Curt # C15324 you mentioned is a great choice for your 2004 Chevy Avalanche, but it might be a bit overkill as a Class V hitch since it's not going to give you a higher towing capacity; it would be more peace of mind than functionality so it's not something completely necessary and a Class III hitch would do the job just fine. There is a not another Class V hitch available for your 2004 Avalanche 1500.
With all of that said, I recommend using the Curt # C13422, which can handle up to 1000-lbs tongue weight and has a 10000-lbs towing capacity when used with a weight distribution system like the Fastway E2 # FA92-00-0800. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver, so it will work well for towing your trailer and will make a nice replacement for your factory hitch.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class V
- 2400 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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