Availability of Front-Mount Hitch Receiver for 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD with Built-In Winch
Updated 11/04/2014 | Published 11/03/2014
Question:
I have a 2012 dodge power wagon and was wondering if you have a front receiver mount to fit this model it is a 2500 frame but has a built in front winch
asked by: Joshua Z
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Power Wagon version of the Ram trucks was introduced in 2005 and its special features included a 12,000-lb rated Warn power winch set behind the front bumper.
I checked with my technical contact at Draw-Tite regarding the fit of their front hitch # 65057 on your truck. They have no reports of any fit problems for this hitch installed on your truck, but they have not actually done a test fit. Typically such an issue would have been reported by this point in the truck's production lifespan.
You can compare the installation instructions, which are linked to your right, to the truck's mounting points to see if there are any evident conflicts. Since this hitch installs under the bumper it is quite likely to work fine even with your winch in place above it. You will need to do some trimming of the front air dam to make room for the receiver tube, and this is noted in the instructions.
