Trailer Hitch Receiver Rated for 8,000 on 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Built Before 11/1/2002

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I have a 2003 Dodge Ram with an 8 foot bed, built in August of 02. Im trying to find a hitch that will at least tow 8K-10K pounds. I see some that your site offers that say they wont work with it due to build date, others because of the bed length. Is there any way to make a BandW BWHDRH25211 or a Curt C14020 work? Or do I just have the only truck around thats totally different...

asked by: Chris B

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Dodge Rams that were built after November 1, 2002 for the 2003 model year have a different frame design. Which increased their tow capacity quite significantly. Because of that this hitch receivers available are designed with a GTW of 5000 pounds for models with an 8 foot bed.

The hitch receviers, Curt # 13326 and Draw-Tite # 75135 both increase in GTW to 10,000 when used with weight distribution. So I recommend using a weigth distribution system with either hitch to get the towing capacity you're looking for. You'll still want to find the maximum towing capacity of your truck though.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Yes, if the build date on your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT was before 11/2002 (see door jamb sticker) then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13326 will replace the factory trailer hitch which is held in with four bolts. I confirmed this with Curt for…

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Answer 2

Yes, both the Curt trailer hitches you will fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 regardless of the bed size. The determining factor has more to do with the date that your truck was built: - Curt Hitch #13326 (models built before 11/01/02) - Curt Hitch #13333…

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The bolt hole spacing on #75135 is 12-1/2 inches. This hitch receiver is designed to fit the Dodge Ram 1500, model years 2002 and 2003 without the factory hitch built before November 1, 2002.

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, #75662, will not fit your Ram because it was made in 8/2002. The hitch you need is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75135. It is designed for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s that were made prior to 11/2002. I have…

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Answer 5

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326, will fit your Ram. If you plan on…

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Answer 6

If your 2003 Dodge Ram was built after 11/1/02 then yes, the Draw Tite hitch part #75151 will fit it. This information will be in the door jamb with the other build info. Otherwise for a similar hitch you would want the part #75135. If you plan on…

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Answer 7

We have one hitch solution for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 but it will require your truck to not have a factory hitch on it. For that you would want the part #75135. The Curt hitch part #C14020 that you referenced does not fit the long bed truck…

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Answer 8

I reached out to the hitch manufacturers regarding your situation and was told that for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with an 8' bed and production date of 03/2002 there is not a Class V hitch that will fit, nor is there a Class IV hitch. The Curt…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photo; due to the beam that hangs there isn't going to be a way for discontinued hitch 13320 to install properly on your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 because the beam will interfere. Instead you can use the Draw-Tite hitch #75135 which…

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Answer 10

I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Curt hitch part #13326 and took the requested measurement for you. The distance between the mounting holes is 8 inches from center of hole to center of hole. Check out the image I made for you showing these…

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Answer 11

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326 , will fit your Ram. This hitch will…

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Answer 12

I do have a great option for you, however the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75090 that you referenced will not fit your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This particular hitch is designed to fit certain model years of the Dodge Van and it won't…

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Trailer Hitch Receiver Rated for 8,000 on 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Built Before 11/1/2002

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