Recommended Hitch for 1998 Dodge Ram B1500 Van with Factory Standard Bumper
Updated 01/14/2019 | Published 01/11/2019
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Question:
what type would you recommend for a standard bumper.
asked by: William H
Expert Reply:
For a 1998 Dodge B1500 van with a standard factory bumper (and no weld nuts in the frame) the hitch I recommend is the USA-made Curt # 13015. I suggest this hitch because it has a higher weight rating than the Draw-Tite # 75140, 6000-lbs trailer weight rather than 5000-lbs, which gives you a useful safety margin. It includes all required hardware and an installation video is linked for you too.
If you also need a 4-pole harness you can use Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # C59236 which offers simple plug-in installation.
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