Can The Factory Receiver On a 2017 RAM 1500 Be Replaced With a Stronger Class IV Receiver?

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I need a class IV hitch for my trailer that has a tongue weight of 675 pounds. My Factory hitch is not rated that high. The hitch is welded on. Can I cut it off and install a replacement class IV hitch?

asked by: Jim B

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To install a receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14374 your 2017 Ram 1500 you will have to remove the factory rear bumper along with the receiver. The Curt and other aftermarket receivers are designed to fit the factory class III rear bumper. Do note you will also need to ensure your Ram can handle the additional weight. Your local Ram dealer will be able to help you determine if your truck will be capable of supporting the additional tongue weight and trailer weight.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Curt hitch part #13333 is rated for use with weight distribution systems. This hitch has a capacity of 6,000 lb trailer weight without a WD system and then with a WD system is rated for up to 10,000 lbs. Either way it would have capacity for a…

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Answer 2

For your 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 with 8' bed, I recommend the Extang Trifecta 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover #EX92575. This cover is a Tri-fold, vinyl cover that has a rail-free design, and it includes a self-contained, easy-to-use clamping system for fast…

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Answer 3

Sounds like you are referring to the ball hole in the bumper of your 2017 Ram 1500 that isn't actually a hitch. So to upgrade that to a higher capacity hitch setup you'd want the Curt #13333 which is a Class III and has capacity of 6,000 lbs…

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There are two Class IV trailer hitches that fit your 2019 Ram 1500 the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #14374 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver item #75232. Both of these trailer hitches have a 2" receiver, 10,000 lb maximum towing capacity…

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Answer 5

Hello again Brett, Congrats on the new truck! I am pretty sure that the connector on the back of your 2024 Ram 1500 Classic is a 7-way connector, you are supposed to count all the slots and include the piece in the middle. I attached some pictures…

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Answer 6

I'm not entirely sure what hitch you mean by "another" but I can tell you that we have one Class IV trailer hitch that will fit your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #14374. This Curt hitch has a 2" receiver,…

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Answer 7

Great question. You are correct that the tow hooks for a 10K Class IV hitch on your 2018 Ram 1500, like the Curt #14374, are designed to hold the tongue of the trailer via the safety cables in a worst-case scenario. Since the trailer would be…

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Answer 8

The difference between the two hitches that fit your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic is the towing capacity. The part #C15572 has a capacity of 1,500 lbs tongue weight and 15,000 lbs total trailer weight whereas the #14374 has a 10,000 lb total trailer weight…

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Answer 9

You are right that the minimum recommended ground clearance is 11". Using the #BWTS20049B in its lowest position would leave one of the trailer balls lower than the vertical portion of the ball mount. There really is no work around in this case.…

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