Trailer Hitch taht FIts 1997 Ram Van 1500 Short Wheelbase

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Can you confirm that the 13590 hitch will fit for my 1997 dodge ram van wagon 1500 short wheelbase, Looks like the various bolt holes as pictured are about forty to forty one inches apart comma I guess im also concerned that the gas tand feed will obstruct the hitch comma please confirm before I order.

asked by: Steven

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For your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 van we have the Curt hitch part # C13041 as a confirmed fit but the # 13590 is not what you would need. The cut out in the side of the mounting bracket is designed to fit around your gas tank feed line.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Our Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13041 and #13590 that are designed to fit your 1997 Dodge B3500 Van both have a width of 40" from the bolt hole center to bolt hole center. The Curt #C13041 is to be used with a standard bumper while the Curt…

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Answer 2

Curt trailer hitch #13590 is designed to fit 1997 to 2003 full size Dodge vans with the factory step bumper. Your 1-ton van is a full size model so as long as it has the factory step bumper the hitch will fit. If it has the standard bumper and not a…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

As long as your 1994 Dodge Van B-Series features the standard bumper, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75140. This Class III hitch is custom-fit for this vehicle, which means it will use existing holes in its…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The reason the Curt #13590 does not have the same cut out as the #75140 is because instead of a cut out or recessed section it is missing that part of the bracket altogether. The Draw Tite uses fewer mounting holes so yes I would say it would be…

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Answer 8

The Curt trailer hitch part #13590 is a confirmed fit for your 2000 Dodge 3500 full sized van with a step bumper. It will not require any drilling or welding to install either. I attached a link to the install instructions for the hitch for you to…

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Answer 9

The Aries Bull Bar for your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 would have would be part #AA35-5000 or #AAB35-5000 which would mean that the hardware kit you would need is the part # AABRKT-35-5000.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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