Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

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Question:

Greetings, Im very interested in your model CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch #13229. I like the 3 bolt installation. I see that it doesnt fit a 1997 dodge Dakota sport. Im wanting to make sure that is correct? If so is there another product that installs just the same? Looking for some guidance. Thanks

asked by: Lloyd

Expert Reply:

For your 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 inch # C13280. This is a square tube design that will easily bolt on to your truck. It has a nice gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base coat for superior rust resistance.

There is not a similar hitch to the Curt # 13229 available in style or in the number of bolts to install. It is not compatible with your model year.

If you will be using this hitch receiver for towing, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118329 for your trailer wiring. This harness will connect to your factory wiring behind the tail lights of your truck.

For a ball mount, I recommend the etrailer.com ball mount kit # 989900. This kit comes with two hitch ball sizes (2 inch and 1-7/8 inch) and two different draw bar/ball mounts with different rise and drop. This kit comes with the pin and clip and will make it easy for you to tow multiple trailers level with your Dakota.