Recommended Class IV Hitch for Towing 7500 lb Camper Trailer with 2004 Ram 1500

Updated 04/03/2013 | Published 03/29/2013

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"

(26)

$323.46

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2634)

$18.95

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 9-1/4" Long - 16K

(3492)

$49.30

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(3914)

$20.94

Question:

I have a 2004 dodge 1500 quad cab slt, 6 ft bed, and a 7500 pound camper trailer.... Is this the rite hitch for me? I need to tow it to Nash tn. 2000 miles... please let me know so i can order it, and not be worried the whole drive there. thanks.....

asked by: Tony W

Expert Reply:

The Curt Class IV Hitch you referenced, part # 14361 would be the correct hitch for the 2004 Ram 1500 unless it already has the factory hitch, or it is a Hemi Sport Quad Cab, a Rumble Bee or an SRT-10 model.

If your truck already has the factory hitch, you will need to go with the Draw-Tite Class IV, part # 41929. This hitch is designed to install so that the receiver sits below the factory receiver. Like the Curt model you referenced, it will not fit the Hemi Sport Quad Cab, the Rumble Bee or the SRT-10 model.

Either hitch has plenty of capacity to handle your 7500 lb camper. I have linked you to the installation instructions for both hitches.

To complete your towing set-up, you might also need the following:

Ball mount, part # 40331
2 inch trailer ball, part # A-90
2-5/16 inch trailer ball, part # 19286