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Recommended Front-Mount Hitch for Using Rage Hitch Dirt Bike Carrier on 2017 Ram 2500  

Updated 09/19/2017 | Published 09/18/2017



Question:

I would like to install a hitch on my front bumper for a small motorcycle 325 pounds. I have a 2017 Ram Megacab SRW with truck camper. I have a Rage aluminum tilting motorcycle carrier. Would you recommend the Curt or the Draw-Tite front mount hitch? Thank you!

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Both front-mount hitches we have for your 2017 Ram 3500 Mega Cab, Draw-Tite # 65063 and Curt # C31067, share the same 500-lb vertical load rating (the same as a tongue weight rating) which is downward force on the hitch, so the choice really just depends on whether or not your truck has the factory tow hooks. If so, go for the Draw-Tite # 65063 which is shown in the linked video. If not go for the Curt # C31067.

The hitch's capacity must be enough for the combined weight of the motorcycle itself plus that of the specific hitch carrier you're using.

Trucks that carry a heavy front-end load (like a dirt bike and carrier or a snow plow) often benefit from installation of a set of jounce helper springs. These bolt-on kits stiffen the front suspension to prevent sagging when under load. For a 4WD truck use SuperSprings kit # SSF-302-47 or for a 2WD pickup use kit # SSF-301-47.

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