Comparing Curt & Draw-Tite Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
Updated 11/27/2021 | Published 11/26/2021
Question:
Im considering my options for a front mount hitch for my 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. I noticed that the Draw-Tite 65046 has a tongue weight rating of 500 lbs but the Curt C31017 only has a tongue weight rating of 350 lbs. Can you tell me why the difference in ratings? They appear to be very similar in all other respects. Thanks in advance!
asked by: Dylan
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 that fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 are very similar in the mounting location. The main difference that I see is where the cross tube and receiver come together. The cross tube on the Curt is cut and the receiver passes through it. While the Draw-Tite receiver is welded to the bottom of the cross tube. Not having that cut in the cross tube will make it stronger which is why I would recommend the Draw-Tite over the Curt.
Draw-Tite # 65046
Vertical Load Rating- 500lbs
Gross Trailer Rating- 5,000lbs
Line Pull Rating- 9,000lbs
Curt # C31017
Vertical Load Rating- 350lbs
Gross Trailer Rating- 3,500lbs
Line Pull Rating- 9,000lbs
The Curt will require you to trim the front lower fascia on your Ram and will not fit if you have a Laramie edition trim.
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- CURT
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