Is a hitch cover necessary?

In between your adventures it is important to keep your hitch protected. Although it may seem like an added expense, a hitch cover can extend the life of your hitch and protect it from the elements, which can lead to rust or water damage. Another reason to use a hitch cover is to bring some personality to your vehicle!

Do Chevy Tahoes come with a trailer hitch?

Tahoe Max Trailering Package: What’s Included? All Tahoe models boast trailering equipment including: A trailering hitch platform. A 2-inch trailering receiver.

What is the point of a trailer hitch cover?

It will keep your receiver tube free of debris, water, dirt, and other road grime. The tube will be clean and free of rust. The cover fits snugly into the hitch tube, so you don’t have to worry about it getting lost as you drive.

Do hitch covers prevent rust?

You can keep rust from reoccurring by lubricating and protecting the ball with ball grease and covering it with a hitch ball cover. We recommend removing the ball mount from the hitch receiver and storing it until ready to use it.

Does my Tahoe have a tow package?

The 2020 Tahoe could handle up to 8,600 lbs. with 2WD, a 5.3-liter V-8, and the optional Max Trailering Package. With a 6.2-liter V-8, the previous Tahoe topped out at 8,400 lbs. Automotive News reports the new Tahoe’s standard tow ratings without the Max Trailering Package are 7,900 lbs.

What is Chevy Tahoe tow package?

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Performance & Towing Related Features When equipping the new Chevrolet Tahoe with the Max Trailering Package, for example, and you get the maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs—add Hitch Guidance with Hitch View and you get improved awareness and control with every drive.

How do trailer hitch covers work?

A towing hitch cover, like this one with the Toyota name and logo on it, is essentially a plug for your towing hitch tube. It either clips on or slides in and locks in place with a hitch pin. Hitch covers also provide a cushioned and highly visible alternative to a rough metal protrusion.

How do I keep my hitch receiver from rusting?

Receiver Hitch Rust Prevention

Use a non-solvent based product like Fluid Film to add additional protection to the receiver hitch and receiver opening from rust causing agents like moisture and debris.
Use a hitch cover to prevent water and dirt from getting into the receiver opening.