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oil8390
Explorer
Jan 10, 2018

Hitch for a Pop Up Camper

HI,
I am new to the Trailer towing world, I am going to be purchasing a pop up camper very soon, I just have a couple of questions. I already have a towing package in my truck ( 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500) I am not too sure which hitch to buy? do I need a weight distribution? and also do I need sway bars? Any feed back would be great

Thanks
J

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  • In the 60s we pulled a pop-up with a ford falcon. In the 80s we used a crown vic. How big is your camper, what is the tongue weight?
  • Double check but likely a 2-inch ball and your truck likely has a 2-inch receiver.

    The safety nannies can sell you on wdh, sway, etc.

    Measure the height of the receiver on your truck and the height of the hitch on the pop up. You'll want a ball mount that makes up some of that difference, so the front of the camper can sit level while hooked up, instead of pointing at the moon.

    By the way, welcome to the forums!