Class III or Class IV Hitch for 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing 7k Boat

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Need to replace my hitch on my 2010 Silverado 1500 5.3. It will be used for towing a boat. Should I go with a class 3 or 4? It could be used on boats up to 7000l s. Thanks

asked by: Bob B

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To ensure you have enough towing capacity with your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 I'd recommend a Class IV hitch like the Curt # 14301 as the Class III hitches for your truck are limited to 6,000 lb total trailer weight.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Thanks for the information Gil! The best ball mount options for your 2022 Ford F-350 duallys 3" factory hitch are the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #BWTS30040B or the Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount item #BWTS30049B. These ball mounts…

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Answer 2

Hey Jason! I'm guessing you have the 12" long shank right now which is the standard. For a longer shank that fits a 2-1/2" receiver you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 16" Long - 7" Rise,…

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It's hard to say exactly why the Curt hitch part #14301 doesn't bolt to the bumper like the OEM hitch but most likely they determined that it didn't add much to the strength of the hitch so they left it off. The hitch has been thoroughly…

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Answer 4

Thanks. We think you are pretty awesome, too! You can certainly go to a higher capacity trailer hitch which will help with your current situation and provide additional capacity should you upgrade trailers or boats in the future. Keep in mind though…

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To install the Class IV Curt trailer hitch #14301 on your 2013 Chevy 1500 you will need to temporarily remove the spare tire for accessibility to the hitch mounting locations. After installation is complete and the spare tire is re-installed you will…

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You did not mention if your 2013 Chevy Silverado was a 1500, 2500, or 3500 so I can provide recommendations for all 3. For a 1500 I recommend Curt trailer hitch #14301. There is no drilling or trimming required for installation of this hitch. I have…

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The mounting holes on the E-Track such as #E19148 are 1/4 inch in diameter. The type and length fastener you use will depend on the surface material and thickness you are attaching it to. For example if your surface was ACQ treated wood you could use…

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Answer 8

Curt does offer a Class V hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD as the part #C15323 but the part #C15302 is not listed as a fit so it's not the hitch you'll want. I attached an install video for this hitch on a…

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Answer 9

There are 2 different size bolts used for the installation of the Curt Class lV hitch, part #14301 on a 2010 Silverado 1500. The installation 4 carriage bolts that are 1/2-13 x 1 3/4, and also 2 hex bolts that are M14-2 x 40mm long. If you are…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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Class III or Class IV Hitch for 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing 7k Boat

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