Hitch Setup for 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 With 2001 StarCraft 953 Towing Boat Trailer
Updated 07/20/2026 | Published 07/17/2026
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Question:
I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 8 ft long bed with factory hitch. Have a 2001 StarCraft 953 slide in camper on truck. Have a 2003 Lund pro V se 17 ft boat. I need the hitch set up for me to be able to pull boat with trailer on truck. Help would be most grateful
asked by: Mark K
Expert Reply:
Hey Mark, welcome back! Are you wanting to use the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum # TLC1205-30 you were looking at? If you need a long extension this is going to be the best option for that kind of setup. You will also need to measure to see what kind of clearance you need and choose the right extension. We have the following available for the SuperHitch Magnum:
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 21" Long # TLE1521 (wiring extension # TLW6021)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 24" Long # TLE1524 (wiring extension # TLW6024)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 28" Long # TLE1528 (wiring extension # TLW6028)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 32" Long # TLE1532 (wiring extension # TLW6032)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 36" Long # TLE1536 (wiring extension # TLW6036)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 42" Long # TLE1542 (wiring extension # TLW6042)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 48" Long # TLE1548 (wiring extension # TLW6048)
-TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension - 60" Long # TLE1560 (wiring extension # TLW6060)
Where are you headed once you get everything set up?
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TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class V
- 2500 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 30000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 3000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- TorkLift
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Mark K.
7/19/2026
Hi thanks for the reply and item numbers. Is there a video or instructions on how to measure for the correct receiver. I don’t want to guess and measure wrong any help on this would be most appreciated