Curt Hitch that Fits 1999 Dodge Ram 2500

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HITCH DOES NOT FIT MY 99 DODGE RAM 2500

asked by: Ronald J

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Hey Ronald, it looks like you ordered the Curt hitch part # C15318 which is designed for the short bed trucks. Do you have a long bed? If so, the correct fit would be the part # C15300.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/12/2025

Hey Ronald, did you find out if your Ram has a long bed? If you're still looking for a solution, I'm happy to help.

Answer 1

Sorry to hear about your fitment issue! From the looks of your order with us, you bought the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" #C15318. This model is confirmed to fit some 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 models. It will not…

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Answer 2

On your 1997 Dodge Ram with an 8 foot bed both Curt hitches #C15318 and #C15319 are confirmed to fit. They also install in basically the same way and have the same capabilities so either will work just as well as the other for you. The difference…

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup with an 8' bed and a standard or step bumper. With this being the case my recommendation is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15318 because of the design and how it installs. The Curt hitch I…

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Answer 4

For your 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C15318 which offers a no-drill installation on most and towing capacity up to 16,000 lbs. In order to be sure no drilling is required for you, you will want to take…

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Answer 5

The Curt hitch part #C15318 that you referenced is going to put the hitch tube at the same height and location as the stock hitch of your 2001 Ram 2500. It's hard to say for certain if the hitch will clear the bumper you have since it's never…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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