Recommended Trailer Hitch & Wiring for 2018 Dodge Durango
Question:
Are there hitches available yet for the 18 Durango ? How about wiring?
asked by: Jessica
Expert Reply:
Yes, we do have hitches for your 2018 Dodge Durango.
Of the three rear hitch options I recommend the USA-made Curt # C13182 because it offers easy no-drill installation using included hardware as shown in the included video. The hitch model # DT38MR from Draw-Tite that you referenced offers a less visible installation but will take a lot longer to install. If you want the least-visible hitch and you don't mind a more challenging installation then the Draw-Tite # 76196 is a great choice instead. If it were my vehicle I would go for the USA-made Curt.
The rear hitches for your truck are all the 2-inch Class III type and all will be compatible with an 18-inch spare tire.
If you plan to tow you may need a wiring harness. If the trailer has only basic lighting you can use the 4-pole wiring harness kit # 118617. Installation consists of plugging in custom connectors at the tail lights and running one wire to the Durango's battery. A helpful article and video are linked. This harness protects the truck's internal wiring from short-circuits or other faults on the trailer.
Towing also requires a ball mount, hitch ball and a hitch pin and clip. We do offer a complete multi-part kit # 989900 that provides flexibility to tow different trailers with varying heights and coupler sizes.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV- 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1125 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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