Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Ball Mount for Towing with a 2004 Dodge Dakota
Question:
I need a hitch and everything so I can tow with my 04 Dakota. What do you recommend?
asked by: Jimmie
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2004 Dodge Dakota is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e53AR because it has a hidden crosstube and a matte black finish which means it will be a bit more durable than the classic glossy black finish you see on the other hitch options.
To add basic wiring I recommend the T-One # 118323 which tees in behind your lights for a simple installation. If you're needing to use a brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 then you'll also need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7.
To complete your towing setup I recommend picking up the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS10048B and Locking Hitch Pin # 34061075-D. This ball mount not only has height adjustability but it also has the 3 most common hitch ball sizes so you will be able to use this with virtually any trailer you end up towing.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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InfiniteRule Locking Pin for B&W Tow and Stow 10K and 14.5K Ball Mount - Stainless Steel
- Accessories and Parts
- Drop Hitch
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 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
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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