Chevy Silverado New Trailering Camera &
Accessories
A new four-camera trailering system will be made
available to 2014-2016 model year Silverado HD trucks, joining a
factory-installed fifth-wheel prep package, compatible with two separate
accessories.
Chevrolet teamed up with Echomaster in order to
develop the 'Blind-Spot-Assist towing package system', which comes with three
cameras - two side view cameras and one for mounting on the rear of the
trailer. The system can also be fitted to the Silverado 1500 truck as long as
it comes with the available trailer-towing mirrors - which is where the two
side cameras are integrated, leading to improved vision along the sides of the
truck and trailer.
The rear camera however is mounted on the top,
rearmost edge of the trailer, providing the driver with a view of what's behind
the trailer when reversing. In order to activate the rear backup camera in the
Silverado, the driver simply needs to select the appropriate gear, however in
order to select the trailer camera image, the radio home button needs to be
pressed for five seconds.
Customers needing even more visibility can opt for
an additional fourth camera which can be installed inside the trailer itself,
transmitting video to monitor horses, cattle and other livestock during
transport.
The new trailering camera system will be available
for purchase in April through Chevy dealers, with prices starting at US$ 999.
Also new to the Silverado is a US$ 350
factory-installed fully-integrated fifth-wheel package, available on all 2016
2500HD and 3500HD trucks. It features a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray,
concealed under the truck bed. In order to take full advantage of the
fully-boxed high-strength steel frame, the trey can use either a fifth-wheel or
gooseneck hitch. Once you remove said hitch, the frame is completely concealed.
The hitch platform is compatible with the Chevrolet
Accessories Gooseneck Completion Kit, which for a price of US$ 315 also comes with
a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and two chain tie-downs.
As for the CURT Manufacturing fifth-wheel package,
it's currently available through Chevy dealers for the price US$ 939 and US$ 999.
