Can I Use the Curt Clevis Pin with Handle and Clip with Weight Distribution Towing 10K Camper?  

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Hello Mike,

I'm really glad that you wrote in.

I would not recommend using the Curt Clevis Pin with Handle and Clip # C45804 for your setup. While the 5/8-inch diameter is correct, that style of pin is intended for light-duty or utility applications and is not designed or rated for the kinds of forces involved in towing a 10,000 lb trailer with a weight distribution hitch. With your Silverado 2500 HD and Equal-i-zer system, the hitch pin is under constant shear and shock loads, and a clevis pin simply isn’t built for that kind of use.

A better and proper choice would be a standard hitch pin specifically made for receiver hitches, like the Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-3/16" Span # C21500. This is a solid steel hitch pin designed for towing applications, and it will handle the load and movement from your setup much more reliably. The bent pin and clip design also does a better job of staying secure under load compared to a clevis-style pin.

Since you mentioned your current angled pin is starting to deform the hole, that’s usually caused by a combination of load and movement at the connection point. Switching to a proper hardened hitch pin like # C21500 is the right move and will help prevent further wear. If there is still some play in the receiver, you might also consider adding an anti-rattle device down the road to help reduce movement even more.

What kind of camper do you have, and what adventure are you looking most forward to this summer?

expert reply by: Kate F

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