Front Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram 2500 Diesel

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Will the curt hitch fit a 2016 Ram 2500 with the Diesel engine, the intercooler sits low in the front

asked by: Scott

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For a 2016 Ram 2500 the correct Curt front hitch is the part # C31015 and not the part # C31067 that you referenced. I checked with Curt for this hitch and there are no fit exclusions for the diesel engine models.

This hangs below the front air dam which allows it to not interfere with the intercooler.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65063 is an excellent option to haul a bike rack around with a 2018 Ram 3500. That said, the trailer hitch installs inside the front bumper so when using a bike rack there is a chance it could…

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As long as the motorcycle and carrier do not exceed the vertical load rating of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31015 which is 500 lbs then you will be able use this hitch. Please keep in mind that you will also want to check in…

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For carrying a motorcycle that could potentially block your view of the road when travelling I would go with the lower mounted Curt part #C31015 for your 2016 Ram 2500 4x4. The other options mount up higher in the grille which is going to…

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For your 2018 Ram 2500 we have two front hitches that are confirmed as a fit. We have the Draw Tite part #65063 which has the hitch opening much higher as it comes out of the lower bumper or we have the Curt part #C31015 which has the hitch opening…

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The installation instructions for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch #C31015 does state to remove/loosen up both the top and bottom nuts on each side of the truck. The bottom nuts definitely needs to be removed as they will be replaced by the…

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The Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch you referenced, part #65063, does indeed protrude through the bumper. Based on your email stating the use of a winch, and ground clearance concerns, my recommendation would be this hitch. I spoke with my source at…

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When installing the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, #C31067, the trimming of the front air dam may be required. To get the hitch to fit under the bumper the air dam will most likely need to be trimmed to allow the receiver tube to set nice…

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We confirmed with Curt that the front hitch part #C31067 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Ram 3500. I attached a diagram from the install instructions for this hitch for you to check out that shows how it attaches to the trailer frame.

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Answer 10

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 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

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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