Hitch for 2005 Chevy Astro Van to Tow 5,200 lb Boat Trailer
Updated 02/19/2026 | Published 02/14/2026
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I have a 2005 Chevy. Astro Van Im looking for a tow hitch Im thinking of trying to use it to pull my boat all together with the boat and the trailer.Its about fifty two hundred pounds.Would your hitch work with my astro van
asked by: Richard E
Expert Reply:
Hey Richard, the Curt hitch part # C13035 is a fit for your 2005 Astro van but it would only have the needed capacity to tow a trailer that weighs 5,200 lb if you were using a weight distribution system like the Equal-i-zer part # EQ37060ET and then since you have a boat trailer you'd also need the pole tongue adapter # EQ95-01-5950.
Without using a WD system you'd be limited to a 4,000 lb trailer weight capacity.
Have you used a weight distribution system before?
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Greg S.
2/19/2026
Richard, I put this hitch on my Astro van. It was easy and works great. I highly recommend air bag helper springs if you are towing 5200 lbs. I towed a small excavator 100 miles without any issues.