Trailer Hitch Receiver Rated for 8,000 on 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Built Before 11/1/2002
Updated 12/05/2016 | Published 12/03/2016
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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
Expert Reply:
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.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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