Recommended Heavy Duty Hitch and 7-Way Wiring Harness for a 2020 Chevy Express Van
Updated 05/06/2023 | Published 05/05/2023
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Hello, I have a 2020 Chevy Express Passenger Van LT-W7937. It has the Tow Haul Mode or built in. I am in need of a 7 point trailer cnnection wiring harness and mount bracket. It is for hauling my enclosed trailer that is dual axle with brakes. Also going to need to get a 10k lbs bolt on hitch as well. Just want to make sure I am getting everything I need. Thank you.
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The best hitch for your 2020 Chevy Express Passenger Van is the etrailer Hitch item # e98861. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. It is a class IV hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 10,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. This can be increased to 12,000 lbs and 1,200 lbs when used with a weight distribution system.
To add a 7-way wiring harness to your van you're going to need to buy two separate harnesses. The reason for this is that the van's with the towing package came from the factory with the 7-way connectors. If yours doesn't have one then even though you have a tow haul mode you do not have the towing package. The first connector you will need is the Curt Wiring Harness item # 55540. This custom fit connector plugs into existing wiring in your rear cargo area.
The second harness you will need is the Universal Installation Kit item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.
I have linked installation videos below for all three of these parts so you can see the process for getting them all installed.
Some other parts you will need to tow a trailer with brakes are listed below:
Brake Controller - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR and Harness item # RED69FR
Ball Mount - Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Greaseless Balls item # AM3461
Locking Pin - etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches item # e98881
Transmission Cooler - Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit item # D13503
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