Hitch Class 3 or 4 2010 Silverado LS 4.8L help

[maverick585]

I posted this in a follow up topic, but it didn't get any views, so I added a new topic.

 

I have 2010 Silverado LS 4.8L 3.42 ratio Z85 trim. I'm looking to tow a 21 foot boat ~2300lbs plus 500 lbs for the trailer. I will be traveling over mainly flat ground, with a few long rolling hills of 200 to 400 feet accent.

 

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1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.8LV8 © 3.42 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg)

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My understanding from reading the manual is that I can tow 5500 lbs. Is there any worth to getting a class four hitch instead of a class three?

I am currently looking at:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/110623234324?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D110623234324%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

 

How will the transmission oil cooler affect my truck in the winter? I live in Canada and it get's cold here. Also, because the trailer is "small" would I need the both the transmission oil cooler and break assist?

 

 

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Cheers,

 

Drew

 

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[maverick585]

The topic should read 4.8L. I am unable to edit the title of the post.

[Portdriver]

Class 3 or 4 - IMO bigger is always better and better have than to need. Brake assist - not needed under 3000 pounds in PA. Trans cooler won't hurt.

[maverick585]

But I can't tow anything bigger than 5500lbs, so wouldn't I just be wasting money if I got a class 4 that is rated to 10k lbs?

[Portdriver]

I always thought Class 3 max is 5,000? I could be wrong.You don't need a 4 but what if? $40 or $50 more for the class 4?

[Blue2500CC]

For about $12.00 more w/ s/h you can buy a Class V from E-Trailer: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Chevrolet/Silverado/2010/15522.html?vehicleid=2010303057

 

Chris

 

[00Silverado4x4]

I always thought Class 3 max is 5,000? I could be wrong.You don't need a 4 but what if? $40 or $50 more for the class 4?

 

I'm with him ^^^, better to get a receiver rated over the truck rating, just in case you change your mind on what you are towing, No it won't increase your tow capacity but at least you'll be able to handle the load the truck IS rated for.