Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring For a 2008 Dodge Dakota
Question:
Will this hitch fit my 2008 Dodge Dakota? 75251 would you recommend it?
asked by: Timothy H
Expert Reply:
For your 2008 Dodge Dakota I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75251. It is a confirmed fit for the 2005-2011 model years. The Class III receiver is capable of supporting 500lbs of tongue weight and trailering 5,000lbs with a standard ball mount. With a weight distribution hitch the weight limit increases to 800lbs of tongue weight and 8,000lbs trailer capacity. Be sure to verify your weight capacity of your Dakota and use the lower of the numbers as your maximum capacity.
If your Dakota does not have any factory trailer wiring, the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM42205 will give you a 4-way flat connector for small trailers.
For larger trailers that require a 7-way and brake controller you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 and a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. I have linked a video below of an installation of these done on a 2009 Dakota for you to reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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