2-Inch Hitch for 2004 Dodge Sprinter with 140-Inch Wheelbase for Use with Hitch Bike Rack

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Hello- Im curious if this hitch can be used with a step bumper. I pretty much going to use it for a bicycle rack. Thanks

asked by: Jason

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For use with a 2-inch hitch bike carrier I recommend the Curt Class III hitch # 13250 as it is a confirmed fit on your 2004 Dodge Sprinter with step bumper and 140-inch wheelbase. Class IV hitch # 14250 fits your van too but for use with a bike rack you will not need this hitch's 1000-lb tongue weight (TW) capacity, so the Curt # 13250, rated for 600-lbs TW, will be a great choice that actually costs you less.

The linked photo shows you the appearance of the hitch and step bumper after installation and an installation video shows this hitch being installed on your same Sprinter.

In case you're still considering your choice of bike rack, you might want to note that many of our customers that drive Sprinters choose swing-away hitch racks like the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465 which allows access to the Sprinter's rear cargo area. You can refer to the video to see more on this rack.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Because we haven't installed either hitch at our facility, I don't have the specific dimensions you're needing, but I can provide a ballpark figure that could be helpful to you. When installed, the top of the receiver tube for either…

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Answer 2

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #14250 that you referenced does mount on the inside of the trailer frame, but it does require bolts to be run through from the outside of the frame (see attached picture). You will need to make sure that you have room…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you. We have those items and I was able to get the measurements for you. I have attached pictures detailing the specific dimensions you have asked for. The Curt Hitch Receiver Item #13250 fits the 118 inch wheelbase with…

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Answer 4

Hi Tl, I checked each of the hitches that fit your 2005 Sprinter, and they do all require relocating the spare tire. That's true for both the Class III Curt Trailer Hitch #13250 and Class IV Curt Trailer Hitch #14250.

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Answer 5

The spare tire retainer would almost certainly interfere with installing the #75210, but we do have a hitch that is positioned a bit differently so it would fit perfectly. The Curt #13250 class III hitch will avoid the spare tire retainer, as shown…

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Answer 6

The Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver, #14250, will fit your 2006 Dodge Sprinter w/ OEM step bumper after some minor modification to the installation hardware. The Curt hitch instructions state that for the factory step bumper models, the corner…

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Answer 7

The Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch #14250 will only fit if your 2003 sprinter has the 140 inch Wheelbase with Single Rear Wheels. Since you have a 140 inch Wheelbase with Dual Rear Wheels the next best option is the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #13265…

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Answer 8

Yes, we have the Draw Tite hitch part #75210 as a confirmed fit for your 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 that has the factory step bumper. Draw Tite states that on vehicles with factory step bumper, bumper mounting brackets will be re-attached at…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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