Mounting Position of Draw-Tite Class V Hitch DT45518 When Installed on 2016 Ram 3500 Longbed

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How far below the factory hitch does the DT45518 hang down?

asked by: Jamie A

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Helpful Expert Reply:

My contact at Draw-Tite confirmed that when their Class V hitch # DT45518 is installed in the 2016 Ram 3500 with factory hitch the TOP of the hitch receiver tube will be 8-3/4-inches below the BOTTOM of the truck's frame rails. This hitch comes complete with installation hardware; no welding is required for installation but some drilling is needed.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Hey Don, Curt does have a Class V hitch for your Ram but it sits super low so it's not going to be what you want. Draw-Tite offers Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT45509. It has a 2-1/2" receiver tube opening, 18,000lb gross towing weight/2,000lb…

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Answer 2

Sorry to hear about the collision but you are doing the smart thing by replacing the trailer hitch in your 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. We do have exactly the hitch you need as a replacement, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT45509. This is a Class V…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class V #C15704 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit the 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500-3500 Series without a factory trailer hitch. I recommend making sure that the factory hitch on your Ram can be removed, as…

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Answer 4

I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15704 referenced in your question. I measured a distance of right at 10 inches from the top of the mounting brackets to the bottom of the hitch receiver. You can take…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15704 is custom made to fit the following vehicles. It is going to be a 42" frame as the mounting hole center for the bolts is 39-3/8" wide. 2010 - 2015 Ram 2500 without factory hitch 2010 - 2015 Ram 3500…

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Answer 6

Hello Zack, Yes, the #C15704 and #C15809 are very similar. The difference between the 2 is going to be ground clearance. The #C15809 hangs lower and is going to give you around 3" less of ground clearance. The #C15704 sits a little higher…

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Answer 7

While we haven't had the opportunity to install the Curt #C15809, Curt #C15704, and Draw-Tite #DT45509 hitches, from what I could see in the photos customers have sent in it looks like the Draw-Tite will actually sit right up next to the bumper…

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Answer 8

To install Draw-Tite trailer hitch #DT45509 on your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 you would remove the factory hitch and the bumper structure it is attached to. This is mentioned in the instructions which I have linked for you. The new hitch will take the…

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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

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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Mounting Position of Draw-Tite Class V Hitch DT45518 When Installed on 2016 Ram 3500 Longbed

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