need help choosing a hitch

Andy in NY

Andy in NY

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Okay, early next week we are going to be picking up our new-to-us 1999 olds bravada. It only has a bumber hitch, so I am going to purchase a reese hitch. The problem is that there seem to be a wide variety out there. I don't know what I need. Can you guys help me out here?
 
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Re: need help choosing a hitch

And what are you going to tow with your Bravada? What weight? That includes fuel, boat, trailer, engine, gear, adult beverages, anchors, etc.
 
Andy in NY

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Re: need help choosing a hitch

tashasdaddy said:
this is my recommendation. i installed mine, about 1/2 hour. get wiring also.
http://www.hidden-hitch.com/productdetail.asp?partno=87478&yearfrom=1999&vehicleid=201294
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the truck is already wired, they were towing a small utility trailer with the bumper hitch.

i'll check that out.

Silvertip said:
And what are you going to tow with your Bravada? What weight? That includes fuel, boat, trailer, engine, gear, adult beverages, anchors, etc.
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boat, motor and trailer fully loaded with a whopping 6 gal gas is 1400#.

But, we may upgrade to a somewhat bigger boat in the near future. How do I find out the capacity of the bravada?
 
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Re: need help choosing a hitch

Andy in NY said:
the truck is already wired, they were towing a small utility trailer with the bumper hitch.

i'll check that out.


boat, motor and trailer fully loaded with a whopping 6 gal gas is 1400#.

But, we may upgrade to a somewhat bigger boat in the near future. How do I find out the capacity of the bravada?
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It should be located in the owners manual. I'm sure if you googled it, you could find it as well. One thing to remember is that if its only rated for Class II @ 3500 lbs, putting a Class IV hitch rated @ 10,000 lbs on it doesn't magically increase the trucks towing power. When you select your hitch to go into the receiver, main thing is, is to make sure that the boat trailer is level and parallel to the ground.
 
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Re: need help choosing a hitch

Walmart here has a great selection of Draw Bar inserts, wheater drop or lift. and the are cheap, compared to hitch or trailer store.
 
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