Recommended Front Receiver For a 2014 Ram 2500 For Adding a Snow Plow

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Hello, Im looking to attach a snow plow to my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500. It is a 5.7L Crew Cab, Long Bed. Would either of these front hitch models be preferable, one over the other? 306-X7900 or C31015. Thank you

asked by: Caleb B

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The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31015 is the better option for use with a snow plow on your 2014 Ram 2500. The receiver is lower on truck giving it a better angle, where the EcoHitch # 306-X7900 would place the snow plow at a sharp downward angle.

I recommend the Detail K2 Elite Snowplow # K2AVAL8826ELT for your Ram. This plow uses an electric actuator to raise and lower the blade so you will not have to worry about straps or ropes breaking with a winch type plow. You will want to install the Halogen High/Low Beam Light Kit with Turn Signals # K281488LB2 if you plan on doing a lot of plowing in bad weather or at night.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Hey Kyle, while the SnowBear Elite Snowplow winch part #K2AVAL8826ELT does have an actuator it does not push down with enough force to really do much back dragging. We have a customer who came back and told us this was his experience with the plow.…

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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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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Hey Kyle! That is correct. The Coleman-Mach Mach-C Everest has variable-speed cooling and an inverter-driven compressor. However, the Mach-C Everest uses a traditional wall thermostat instead of a remote control. It also works with both ducted and…

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Hey Dave, welcome back! The only front hitch that fits the diesel models is the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch #EH37FR. Installation will require some trimming. You can see what it's like in the installation video linked further down…

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Hey Judy, normally when this occurs with a truck bed camper the issue is that there happens to be too much weight in the back of the truck camper behind the rear axle. Can you try moving any of that weight forward in the camper when on the road and…

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Hi Stan! The SnowBear Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 82" Wide x 19" Tall #K2AVAL8219 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #C31018 will definitely work on your 2013 Ford F-250 4x4. We actually have both of these…

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Answer 9

Hey Dean, the Detail K2 Elite Snowplow part #K2AVAL8219ELT that you referenced comes with all of the electrical components it will need to install. It wires to the vehicle battery as well as comes with a wired switch that you would run to the cab of…

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