High Capacity Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 5500

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What's the highest capacity trailer hitch you have for my 2018 Ram 5500?

asked by: Raymond

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The Curt hitch part # C15800 is the highest capacity hitch we offer for your 2018 Ram 5500 cab and chassis. The hitch has a 20,000 lb trailer capacity and a 2,700 lb tongue weight capacity. The hitch is also made in the USA and has a 2-1/2 inch hitch opening which is very common for heavy duty ball mounts like what you'd need.

For and adjustable ball mount with two hitch ball sizes we have the B&W Tow and Stow part # BWTS30040B which has a 21,000 lb towing capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to determine how much drop you need, you will measure from the top inside edge of your trailer hitch receiver on your 2017 Ford F-250 to the ground. Then you will measure from the ground to the bottom of your trailer coupler when it is…

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Answer 2

We do have adjustable ball mounts that fit the 3" hitch on your 2018 Ram 2500 but there is not an option for an adjustable ball mount from Curt at this time; instead I strongly recommend checking out the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount…

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We do have the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS30049B for a 3" hitch. This has a 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16" ball and is rated for up to 21,000 lbs. That one is the 7" rise/drop, we also have the #BWTS30048B for a 4"…

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We have some options for fitting a 3 inch trailer hitch like what you have on your Ford truck. I attached a link to a page that has all of them. One of the more popular options is the B&W Tow & Stow #BWTS30040B.

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Hey BK, thanks for reaching out! Most hitch pins don't have a weight rating, but the Gen-Y Hitch Pin and Clip #325-GH-099 does, and that's 32,000 lb towing. This will be the same whether you're using a hitch adapter or not. For a locking…

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Hello Jack, Great question! B&W does not have a specific weight rating for the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 3" Hitches - Flush - 3-1/8" Span - Stainless Steel #BW23FR, they have it on their site that it works for Class III, IV, and V…

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Hey JD, The Weigh Safe Hitch w/ Built-In Scale for 2.5" Hitch #WS88RR uses hitch pic lock #WS54CR, which has a shear strength capacity of 45,000lbs according to Weigh Safe.

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Answer 8

So there is a B&W Tow & Stow that fits a 3 inch hitch and has a capacity up to 21,000 lbs, but not with a pintle hook. I checked directly with B&W to verify this for you. The 21k capacity is for the included 2-5/16" hitch ball, and…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photo, and while there is a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2021 Ram 5500 cab & chassis, I checked with the manufacturer, and the TorkLift hitch you mentioned will not fit. So for a 2-1/2 inch hitch, you will…

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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

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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Answer 12

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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