Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2003 Dodge Dakota  

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I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2003 Dodge Dakota and it looked like the max towing capacity for your pickup when equipped with a Class III trailer hitch is 5,000 lbs. Since all of the trailer hitches available for your pickup are Class III with a max rating of 5,000 lbs (500 lbs tongue weight) and similar install difficulty (per the manufacturers) it really boils down to style.

The 2 trailer hitches that are easiest to install are the Curt # C13280 and the etrailer # e53AR. I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e53AR.

If you still need a trailer wiring plug for your pickup then I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118329 for a 4-Way as it is the most reliable wiring out there. Then for a 7-Way connector, for a brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195, you would need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. The No-Drill Bracket # 18136 can be used to easily attach the 7-Way to the Draw-Tite trailer hitch. Installation videos have been linked for all of these parts for you to reference.

Then if you don't already have a ball mount/hitch ball I have linked our selection of ball mounts and hitch balls for you to filter through as well as a helpful article on how to choose the correct one for your application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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