Tow hitch ?'s

[nuckfan]

I just picked up a 2015 Silverado 2500HD, it never had a tow hitch installed on it and I would like to install one myself. I don't have a trailer at this time and will be using the truck for hauling my truck camper, and maybe one day hauling a boat. Would a class 4 hitch be adequate and what class hitch comes with the 2500hd from factory?

[Bedlam]

blt2ski wrote:
My 05 "DUALLY 3500 GM truck" did not come with a hitch from the factory. Not every one needs a receiver hitch. IE some of you that ONLY tow 5w's, A contractor that is only hauling 2-3 tons of material around. Or maybe someone with bed camper not towing a boat behind. The latter is hard to believe, as most will go this route and tow a boat, snow mobiles, horses etc, hence a bed camper.....

Depending upon the trailer you want etc. I would still try to find the highest rated dead weight and WD hitch ratings. Someone had a "Tow Max" or some such thing that went on my truck. I was good to around 14K/1500 dead weight, and about 2000/500 more lbs for a WD system. It was a 2.5" setup. I believe there is a Curt hitch that is rated about this amount but is a 2". The 2.5 is the better option for trailers over 10-12K IMHO! Also get the one with the biggest pin you can too!

Marty

Most truck campers hang 2-4' off the rear of the rear truck. if you want to tow anything over 3000 lbs, you are looking at upgrading to a a SuperHitch and double truss SuperTruss. If you can save by not having to pay for the weaker OEM receiver, it makes sense. I sold my OEM Ford receiver after upgrading to a SuperHitch and my chassis cab did not come with a receiver before the SuperHitch Magnum was installed.

[TomG2]

As usual, lots of opinions and guesses. The factory hitch on my 2013 Silverado 2500HD states right on the hitch that it is good for 2,000 pounds with or without a weight distributing. That should be good enough for most trailers you are likely to tow. Check your owner's manual, I bet it is the same for your 2015.

[Me_Again]

nuckfan wrote:
I just picked up a 2015 Silverado 2500HD, it never had a tow hitch installed on it and I would like to install one myself. I don't have a trailer at this time and will be using the truck for hauling my truck camper, and maybe one day hauling a boat. Would a class 4 hitch be adequate and what class hitch comes with the 2500hd from factory?

Curt makes a Class V for both short beds and a different model for long bed. Our son is a Curt wholesaler. Let me know if you want some help getting one. He could set it up for you to get it at one of his customers in Bellingham, Burlington or Mount Vernon area. Or his wharehouse in Kent.

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2015_Chevrolet_Silverado+2500.htm?style=8+Foot+Bed

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2015_Chevrolet_Silverado+2500.htm?style=6-1%2F2+Foot+Bed

If you want something made in North America it will cost more. Scroll down the pages.

Chris

[mkirsch]

Forgot to mention in my response above, that I replaced my factory OEM receiver with a Reese Titan rated for, IIRC, 1800/18000 weight carrying, and 2500/18000 weight distributing. Truly the ultimate receiver.

[ACZL]

Like the posts say about trucks and never have enough truck, well the same holds true for hitches, can never have enough hitch.

[blt2ski]

My 05 "DUALLY 3500 GM truck" did not come with a hitch from the factory. Not every one needs a receiver hitch. IE some of you that ONLY tow 5w's, A contractor that is only hauling 2-3 tons of material around. Or maybe someone with bed camper not towing a boat behind. The latter is hard to believe, as most will go this route and tow a boat, snow mobiles, horses etc, hence a bed camper.....

Depending upon the trailer you want etc. I would still try to find the highest rated dead weight and WD hitch ratings. Someone had a "Tow Max" or some such thing that went on my truck. I was good to around 14K/1500 dead weight, and about 2000/500 more lbs for a WD system. It was a 2.5" setup. I believe there is a Curt hitch that is rated about this amount but is a 2". The 2.5 is the better option for trailers over 10-12K IMHO! Also get the one with the biggest pin you can too!

Marty

[IdaD]

They generally come with a 2.5" class 5 so that's what I'd recommend. You've found a very rare beast with that truck.

[mkirsch]

The factory receiver on the GM trucks is 2.5" square, which I guess could be called "Class 5" even though there is no such thing.

In the past factory receivers were rated for 750/7500 without WD and 1250/12500 with a WD hitch. That was the rating on my 3500's OEM anyway.

So, you want something rated for AT LEAST that much if not more. IMHO you should shoot for something with a 1500/15000 tongue/trailer rating (with WD).

[nuckfan]

dodge guy wrote:
It didn't come with a hitch? that`s odd! I don`t think I`ve ever seen a HD truck with out a hitch from the factory.

I would put on at minimum a class 4. maybe even step up to a class 5. you don`t want a class 3 (not that they probably even make one for your truck!).

I know right? The dealer had five of these ordered from a company, I'm guessing it was a rental company that spec'do them out so as no one towed with them. Who ever ordered them never followed through on the deal and the lot got stuck with them. At least that's the story I was told. Any way, I ended up with a great deal on a new truck. Just need to apply a hitch. It already has a transmission cooler and the back bumper has a plastic cap where the 7 pin plug would go, there are already wires going to the back of the plug. I just need an adapter. Thanks for the tip, I was looking into a class 4 hitch and was curious as to what comes from the factory. Can't find that info on the Google. Cheers

[dodge_guy]

It didn't come with a hitch? that`s odd! I don`t think I`ve ever seen a HD truck with out a hitch from the factory.

I would put on at minimum a class 4. maybe even step up to a class 5. you don`t want a class 3 (not that they probably even make one for your truck!).

[Tankcar]

Hi. First find the trailer you want. And then get a hitch to fit the requirements of that trailer.

TWO other requirements to put on your list. Electric brakes, brake controller, wiring link between tower and follower.