Overview
The DrawTite 75866 is a Class III/IV round tube max-frame trailer hitch for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. It mounts at the rear and has a 2 inch receiver. It is rated for 6000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW) and 900 lb tongue weight. With a weight distribution setup, it is rated for 12000 lb GTW and 1200 lb tongue weight.
The hitch is all-welded and built to fit the specific vehicle with no adapters. It carries a nationwide lifetime warranty. A 2 inch receiver takes standard hitch-mounted accessories, including ball mounts and cargo carriers sized for that opening.
Key features
- Round tube max-frame design for the rear of the truck
- 2 inch receiver opening
- Class III/IV weight class
- Rated 6000 lb gross trailer weight and 900 lb tongue weight
- Weight distribution ratings of 12000 lb GTW and 1200 lb tongue weight
- All-welded construction
- Nationwide lifetime warranty stated by DrawTite
Choosing a weight rating
Hitch ratings and truck ratings are two different numbers. The receiver’s 6000 lb GTW rating is what the hitch itself is built to handle, while the truck’s rated towing capacity is often lower once the cab, bed load and options are counted. Plan around the lower figure so the trailer, the hitch and the truck all stay inside their limits.
Tongue weight is the downward load a trailer puts on the hitch, and it affects steering and rear axle load. A common approach is to keep tongue weight within the rating and to load the trailer so the weight sits slightly forward of the axle. Weight distribution setups spread that load across the axles on heavier trailers, which is why this hitch also carries a weight distribution rating.
Match the ball mount’s rating to the trailer as well, and check that the ball and coupler sizes agree. Inspect the welds and mounting bolts before each long tow, and watch for rust near the tube. A hitch that shows cracks or loose hardware should be replaced before it is used again.
Specifications
| Brand | DrawTite |
|---|---|
| Part number | 75866 |
| UPC | 742512758665 |
| Position | Rear |
| Frame style | Round tube max-frame |
| Receiver size | 2 inch |
| Weight class | Class III/IV |
| Gross trailer weight (GTW) | 6000 lb |
| Tongue weight | 900 lb |
| Weight distribution GTW | 12000 lb |
| Weight distributing tongue weight | 1200 lb |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
| Warranty | Nationwide lifetime |
Vehicle fitment
It is a direct fit for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the High Country, LT, LTZ and WT trims, and for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 in the Base, Denali, SLE and SLT trims.
Other Silverado and Sierra model years, and heavy-duty models, are not on this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm the mounting method and whether drilling is needed before starting the installation. The hitch rating is separate from the truck’s own towing limit, and the truck’s rating may be lower.
What’s included
Check the package contents against your installation before starting, including whether a ball mount and mounting hardware are needed.
