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shadoow's avatar
shadoow
Explorer
Jan 21, 2014

What's a good hitch rating at least 18,000#?

we currently have a 2007 chevy 3500hd, CC, D/A, 4wd and will be looking for a more recent version of this truck to take advantage of higher towing capabilities. Am interested in what a good hitch would be that has a rating of at 18,000-20,000. We currently have a B&W Companion, but I figure the chances of finding a truck with a turnover ball setup already installed will be slim and i don't want to go to the expense of installing that setup and buy another companion hitch (mine's only rated to 16,000#) so am looking at what other choices are out there there.
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Jan 21, 2014
    ..You'll either have to go with a turnover ball if you want the Curt or go to a rail system to mount a regular 5er hitch....Ford and Ram both sell trucks with GN/5er prep packages in the bed....if you go that route, you just have to decided which way you want to go.

    I went from a 16K Reese slider hitch to a 20K Reese Signaure hitch when I upgraded my 5er.

    Other than that , if it's the Chevy you want,, then you'll have to get the hitch mounting unit put on your truck
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Jan 21, 2014
    Pretty tough to beat the B&W. In my experience, you might be surprised at the number of used trucks that have the gooseneck installed already. Current truck had the hole drilled but under mount taken out, so I made removal of mine from my trade and installation into this one part of the deal.

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