Recommended Front Mounted Hitch for 2012 Ram 1500 4WD

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Is this the right front mount hitch for a 2012 ram 1500 4 wheel drive? Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2inch - 65062

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The front mount hitch for your 2012 Ram 1500 4WD, is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65062 you mentioned or the Curt # 31374. Either one will fit with your truck and both will require drilling and some air dam trimming. Both are rated for the same weights, so it comes down to your preferences on appearance.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The only front mount hitch receiver that we carry at this time for your 2012 Ram 1500 is the Draw-Tite, part #65062. This hitch will install just below your front bumper, like part #65057 that you referenced, and has a Line Pull capacity of 9,000 lbs…

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For your 2021 Ram 1500 Classic 4WD I recommend going with the Curt #31374 over the Draw-Tite #65062 simply due to the Curt hitch having built in recovery points where the Draw-Tite does not. Since the Draw-Tite may require you to remove your factory…

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Yes, we do! To add a front hitch to your 2013 Ram 1500 you will want the Curt item #31374. This front hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware. Please note that this hitch only fits the 4WD models. There is no option to add a…

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The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #31374 fits an 2009-2018 Ram 1500, a 2019-2021 Ram 1500 excluding the Rebel or a diesel, and 2019-2022 Ram 1500 Classic excluding the Warlock. Curt has it listed as only fitting the 4WD models so I…

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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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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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Answer 9

To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 10

Hello Brian, Thanks for writing in! The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C35RJ is going to be a great fit for your 2025 Ram 1500, we do have under tech notes that the tow hooks will need to be permanently removed. We do not receive an exact…

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Answer 11

Hey Shannon, at the time of me sending you this the anticipated ship date for the Curt front hitch part #C35RJ that you referenced is still October.

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