BeakBoater35

Does any know who/how/where to go for an upgrade to the 2007/2008 hitch receiver? Like a class IV or class V.

The after market companies do not seem to sell a receiver for this vehicle. Reese says they don't becuase all new Suburbans come tow ready. True, if all you want is a class III hitch!

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

502ss

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I bought my class V for my 2007 avalanche from putnam hitches. I had to call them to make sure the class V would bolt up to my application as it wasnt listed on there website, I also bought my solid 2" hitch and 2 5/16" ball from them also. I have read about way to many factory class III hitches twisting off like pretzels, I didnt want to take the chance. Be warned though, I did have to modify the plastic bumber slightly and also cut the 7 connector plug bracket off the old round tube receiver and weld it to the new receiver!

http://www.putnamhitch.com/products_...rs.html#class5

BeakBoater35

502ss...

Thank you for the reply. I just sent Putnam an email.

502ss

iTrader: (3)

Good Luck!

BeakBoater35

Putnam replied to my email. They plan to have a class V for the new Suburban...but don't know when.

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

See the other thread just recently about the Dodge.

Did you check with www.curtmfg.com ?

You may want to check in with your local camper shop as well.

BeakBoater35

Thank you for the post.

Curt says they do not plan to make a receiver for the new Suburban.

Seems they hitch manufacturers think there is no market because the new Burb comes "tow ready". But the factory receiver is limited to 5000# weight carrying.

HELP!

502ss

iTrader: (3)

what about a class IV instead, I thought I saw a IV for the burb on putnams website

BeakBoater35

I see class IV and V on Putnam site for 2006 and older Suburbans but not the new 2007/2008.

BTW, Torklift replied that they might be able to do a custom hitch...don't know price yet.