Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2015 Ram 1500 without Factory Hitch
Updated 09/15/2017 | Published 09/14/2017
Question:
Hi I am wondering the 201 Dodge Ram Class 3 Hitch is it the same as the factory hitch on the 1500/2500/3500/4500/5500 Rams? And is it good for towing cars and trucks or would you need the class 4 hitch for that?
asked by: Jamal
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2015 Ram 1500 are not the exact model that would have come on the truck from the factory, but they will install the same way and provide similar if not better capacities.
Choosing the Class rating for the trailer hitch on your Ram will simply depend on the weight of the items you plan on towing. The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75662, which is confirmed to fit your vehicle as long as it does not have the factory hitch, has a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. The Draw-Tite Class V Trailer Hitch # 41948 has a much higher capacity of 12,000 pounds. Regardless of the hitch you choose, you will want to check the capacity of your particular truck as listed in your copy of the owner's manual. The towing capacity will differ depending on various components of your vehicle, such as the engine size and transmission. You will need to stay below whichever capacity is lower (the vehicle's or the trailer hitch's).
If you are unsure of the actual weight that you will be towing, I recommend going with the Class V # 41948, as it will not hurt to have an over-rated hitch but you will have the needed capacity if you do end up towing something that exceeds the 6,000 pound capacity on the lower Class III model.
I have attached an installation video on your Ram 1500 that you can use for reference.
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