Recommended Trailer Receiver Hitch for 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

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Hi.. I bougth this ram 1500 RWD, and i am looking for a trailer hitch for it. Could you help me find the right one for it? it has the bar under the car..

asked by: Dennis S

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The correct hitch for your truck will depend on what capacity you were needing. For instance, if you'll be towing trailers weighing less than 6000 lbs, a Class III hitch like the # 75662 would be ideal. The hitch would bolt to the existing crossmember and the rear bumper.

For a heaver trailer (assuming your truck has the necessary capacity), a Class IV hitch like # 14361 would work well.

The Curt # C15409 you referenced is only a fit for trucks already equipped with the factory hitch.

You might also need the following to complete your towing system:

Trailer wiring harness with 4-pole trailer connector, part # C55504
Ball mount, part # C45230
Trailer ball, part # C40051 for a 1-7/8, # 40038 for a 2 inch or # C40007 for a 2-5/16 inch
Hitch pin, part # C21500 or # e98882 for a hitch lock

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Draw Tite hitch part #41948 is a confirmed fit for the 2017 Ram 1500. You will need to remove the factory hitch and install the Draw-Tite hitch. The maximum tongue weight is up to 1,500 lbs and the maximum gross trailer weight is up to 12,000…

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Answer 2

For your 2017 Ram 1500 without a factory hitch we have a very similar hitch that is a fit, but the one you referenced is for older Ram trucks. Instead you would want the part #75662 which is confirmed as a fit. I attached an install video for you to…

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Answer 3

The etrailer brand #e98852 and the Draw-Tite #75662 are almost identical. The capacities are the same, they'd both install in the same manner and they're very similarly priced. There are a few differences. The biggest difference is that the…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

Hello Kevin, Thanks for writing in. The main difference between the Power Watchdog Surge Protectors #HU67FR and #HU42VR comes down to the monitoring capability, housing design, and surge protection rating. The #HU67FR is the newer Generation 2 model.…

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