Snow Plow Setup for a 2016 Ram 3500

Published 09/12/2017

Question:

Hi Connor, If I have a 12K winch on the 3500, should I still go with the actuator? Or would I be better off using the winch? The winch is in a Westin MAX Winch Tray and I also have a Westin HDx grill guard. Will clearance be an issue with this setup? Thanks.

asked by: Brian M

Expert Reply:

I do have a front mount hitch and snow plow compatible with your 2016 Ram 3500 but according to American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), there is not a front mount trailer hitch compatible with the AEV front bumper installed on your vehicle therefore, you would not be able to use a snow plow on the Backcountry edition of your 2016 Jeep Wrangler.

For a snow plow and front mount hitch setup for your Ram, I recommend using both the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31067 and the SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow for 2" Hitches part # SB324-140. The Proshovel has an electric actuator that raises and lowers the plow smoothly and consistently. The in-cab toggle switch lets you raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your vehicle. The plow blade is 88" wide x 26" tall and has 5 adjustable angles; left 11 degrees, left 22 degrees, straight, right 11 degrees, and right 22 degrees.

expert reply by: Conner L

Brian

9/12/2017

Conner L.

9/12/2017

Unfortunately, none of our snow plows are designed to work with your winch. Instead, you would want to go with the electric actuator included in the SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow part # SB324-140. This will allow you to raise and lower the plow with a push of a button. Most grill guards and front mounted trailer hitches mount in the same location under the vehicle therefore are not generally compatible with one another. You would need to remove the Westin Grill Guard in order to install the front mount hitch receiver on your 2016 Ram 3500.