Class V Hitch That Fits 2001 Dodge Ram With 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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Will this fit on a 6.5 bed

asked by: Shawn

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There is an option for a Class V trailer hitch receiver for your 2001 Dodge Ram with a 6-1/2 foot bed, though the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15319 is only a fit for 8 foot beds. Instead, for your 6-1/2 foot bed '01 Ram, the correct fit is the following:

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" # C15300

I verified this fit with the manufacturer for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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We offer three Class V Curt hitches for your 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Dually Diesel that can be seen on the linked page. All share the same 2400-lb tongue weight (TW) and 16K maximum trailer weight ratings, and all increase to 17K GTW if used with a…

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I spoke with my contact at Curt and he put together a chart that has all of the dimensions of the hitches you referenced.

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Multi Fit - Class III - 2" #C13902 is compatible with most full-size pickup trucks and Dodge/Ram is included among them. From what I could find out, there should be little to no drilling to get this installed on…

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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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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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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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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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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 10

There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Class V Hitch That Fits 2001 Dodge Ram With 6-1/2 Foot Bed

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