Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # C31015
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2017 Ram 2500
4 Wheel Drive
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2017 Ram 2500 - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Mount Hitch
- CURT
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Square Tube
- 2 Inch Hitch
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your Ram 2500 with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Features:
- Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Assembled in USA
Specs:
- Line pull: 9,000 lbs
- Vertical load: 500 lbs
- Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
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31015 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
Front Mount Capacity
Line Pull:
9,000 lbs.
500Vertical Load:
# 500 lbs.
Tech Tip
No drilling required for installation , Trimming of front air dam and/or fascia may be required for installation
Complete Towing Package for 2017 Ram 2500
Retail:$354.95
Package Price:$233.72
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
- Too difficult to install
- Arrived Damaged
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31015
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (75 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Mike05/24/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup
I got the hitch and made a appointment to have it put on. That fell through so I decided to tackle it myself. It was extremely easy, my wife helped hold it in place while I got the bolts started. I use the hitch which I install in the front of my 2500 Ram to haul my ebikes on a bike rack. Works excellent.
by: Keen74705/05/2024
Perfect for my application, very high quality. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was the packaging was not the greatest. Part of my hitch had ripped through the box and was pretty scuffed up. I really appreciated the installation video on your website, but I wish it was shown with a factory installed winch, which made the installation more difficult.
by: Paul 06/02/2024
This hitch is fantastic, it was easy to install and with it I am now able to maneuver my 26 foot boat through the narrow opening of my fence and onto a concrete slab. The ordering process was fast and easy and the shipping to Hawaii was reasonable and got the hitch in just a few days. I also really appreciate the follow up asking if the item and install went ok. I will definitely order from etrailer for all my future trailering needs.
by: Jim M.02/26/2016
2012 Ram2500
I was totally amazed at the quality and the fit to my truck this hitch went on so easy even though I have a brush guard on this truck also. This item went on in about 45 minutes and that was to unpack it and get out the tools start to finish.
Jim M.
2/25/2017
Great I use it all the time in tight places, so much easier then backing in a trailer in small areas
by: Gene10/25/2017
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup
Hitch arrived in three days, installed in an hour! Perfect fit on my 2017 Ram Tradesman 2500 HD. Will have to lengthen my bike rack tube due to design of rack. Thanks Sammy for calling Curt, then guaranteeing return shipping if no fit. You can hardly notice it's there!
by: Richard H.10/03/2017
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup
Wasn't sure this part would fit on my 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, because Curt hadn't "approved" it yet, but it went on very easy. They included longer bolts that were needed due to my built in winch and the feeder wires were a great help. I lost a little approach clearance, but it is worth it. etrailer was great during the order process.
by: Mitchell02/10/2024
2018 Ram2500
This hitch is perfect. It's great quality and it bolted up easily. Took me just over 1 hour to install.
by: Rick 11/07/2023
The hitch has done exactly what I had bought it for: to hold an adjustable, vertical T-bar at the front of my truck for supporting long cargo like canoes, extension ladders. As the need arises I'm sure it will work fine as a hitch for backing wagons into sheds, etc. But the need hasn't presented itself yet.
The only unusual trait I've seen is that the hitch doesn't set perfectly level, in the same plane with the truck. The mounting holes, both in the truck frame and the hitch, left no room for adjusting, but the hitch works as it is and I'm satisfied.
by: Robert06/26/2020
Pretty easy to install with the right tools. Not really noticable after it is installed. You do have to loosen the bumper, but you don't have to remove it. I bought it for a bicycle rack, works perfectly.
by: Michelle L03/28/2020
Good solid hitch. Took about an hour with help of my son. The drivers side on 2016 Ram Diesel was pretty easy but the passagers side was a bit challenging, because the two bolts that needed to be pushed in were being restricted on the other side but we got it done.
by: Ken07/14/2019
Ship time was super fast. Product is very heavy duty and the powder coat was perfect. All the hardware is included plus some cool wire to help fish a bolt through a tight spot. Directions were 95% useful and I also found a video by the manufacturer showing how to install it. Could not be more happy.
by: Bill 04/04/2024
works grate useing for ebikes not to hard to put on looks grate
by: Jeff 07/22/2023
Installation was a little rough but now that its on, it is perfect! Some guys have posted that they installed it by themselves and much respect to them. I needed two guys, a floor jack, a bottle jack (to spread the ends apart an extra 1/8 inch), a pry bar, a hammer, and a bigger hammer. The most important tool of all though is the etrailer installation video. the written instructions are not good and they only make sense after watching the video.
by: Bill H.02/05/2013
First, the Etrailer experience was excellant! Easy to order, no shipping fees and fast delvery. Great job Etrailer.
Secondly, the hitch from Curt is a heavy duty and functional hitch.
Thirdly, the instructions provided by Curt are pictured backwards in the instruction sheets, and the professional mechanic took 1 1/2 hrs to install, and called Curt tech support( 1-800-798-0813 on 2-5-13, having to ask about the backwards pictures in the instructions and was told by the person from Curt--yep you are right, they are backwards!
Rating--Etrailer=excellant,
Curt rating = Good( because of the instructions issue and it costing me more for the install. Should have been a 1/2hr. install from a professional, as per the instructions, and it was not!
If the instructions were correct, maybe a 45 minute to 1 hour install.
by: Robert 05/01/2023
2018 Ram2500
Very sturdy, well made hitch. Easy to install and included all needed hardware. The instructions could be a bit more clear, the pictures miss some details. Such as the carriage bolt retainers need to be installed that the shorter ends back up to each other or else they will overlap and not allow the fasteners to be flush. Overall, I would purchase again and recommend this product.
by: Michael 09/28/2022
2017Ram2500
Excellent product. was shipped timely and while easy to install either have a other person on hand or use a jack to hold this thing up. For my truck you have to angelic back and then up to align everything. Also you are unbolting the front bumper so there will be some wiggling etc. A second person def helps!
by: Ron04/11/2019
2012 Dodge Ram Pickup
Fast delivery. Fits like a glove on my 2012 Ram 2500 4x4. Installed by myself, took about an hour and half using two jack stands. Hardest part was getting the hole centered in the air dam. Only concern was whether I could get the bumper back to factory location as mine dropped appox 1/4". Couldn't get it back but took measurements and it was still level. Looks great!!
by: Sara09/01/2023
Quick delivery and great product! Holds both our EBikes securely as we travel the country!
by: Matt 03/29/2020
2014 Dodge Ram Pickup
I put this on a 2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab. I use it in conjunction with the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches (TH934XTR) to take our bikes along when pulling our camper. It works well and sits out far enough to clear the front bumper. I considered the Draw Tite (65063), but I'm glad I didn't go that way as the bikes would have sat much too high and would have blocked my field of view. The bikes do bounce some, which made me nervous initially, but the hitch and the bike rack have held up well after one year.
by: Vonzy04/28/2023
awesome hitch. very well made. went on the nose of my '12 power wagon.
by: Barry05/13/2022
We used the front hitch to handle an ebike rack. The hitch worked great, as we have been full-time RVing for the past 10 months and hauling the ebikes from Washington state to Key West. Would recommend the front hitch.
by: Mark01/04/2019
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
I installed the hitch on my 2018 fwd ram today. The fit and finish on it was beyond my expectations. The directions provided with the hitch were minimal but accurate. Etrailer provided a video of the installation that was very helpful to let me know what to expect. Curt did a great job engendering the hitch with every detail addressed down to the wires needed to pull the bolts through a blind hole and torque specs . The only minor disappointment was the hitch was not secured in the box for shipping. The packaging was first class as far as size and structural integrity but the contents were not secured, and beat its way though the box. I would always recommend Etrailer. Great customer service pricing and exceptional website!!!
by: J. Martinez10/29/2019
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
Rock solid and a must for off road and camping.
I had some trouble with mounting ( I’m not very mechanically inclined ) but I did it and would recommend to any one. I got the hitch for under the bumper a must for not getting in the way of trans cooler. 2018 Ram 2500 Cummings turbo diesel
by: Woody12/09/2018
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup
The hitch fit perfectly on my 2017 Ram Power wagon. The longer bolts included were definitely needed for the factory installed winch. I gave it 4 stars only because of the packaging not the hitch. This is the 2nd hitch I've ordered for a 2nd truck. The first one arrived a little bent and both arrived with torn boxes, dents, and scratched paint. The packaging needs to be upgraded to handle the weight. Also, one of the first items on the instructions is to remove the nuts that secure the bumper bolts, the top ones will be reinstalled...... I didn't loosen or remove these and everything assembled just fine.
by: Tom 04/09/2021
Works great....almost not noticeable when bike rack not in it....great for transporting bikes on front of truck while towing Airstream trailer with rear hitch.
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- Does Curt Front Hitch # C31015 Fit 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon with Factory HitchYes, the Curt front hitch part # C31015 that you referenced will fit your 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon with the factory built-in winch. We had a customer with basically your exact truck report back that it fit and worked well. I attached a picture they send us as well.
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view full answer... - Do Top Nuts Need To Be Removed When Installing Curt Front Hitch # C31015 on 2018 Ram 2500The installation instructions for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # C31015 does state to remove/loosen up both the top and bottom nuts on each side of the truck. The bottom nuts definitely needs to be removed as they will be replaced by the included hardware once the hitch is in place, however the removal of the top nut is really only to release some of the tension on the bumper that allows you to more easily slide the bottom bolt where it needs to be for the hitch brackets. If you're...
view full answer... - How to Carry A Motorcycle on the Front of a 2010-2018 Dodge Ram 2500As long as the motorcycle and carrier do not exceed the vertical load rating of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31015 which is 500 lbs then you will be able use this hitch. Please keep in mind that you will also want to check in your owner's manual for the vehicle's vertical load rating as the lower of the two will be your limiting factor. You can get a feel for how this hitch installs using the video I have attached for you. For a lightweight motorcycle carrier, I...
view full answer... - Curt Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Ram 2500We do have a Curt front hitch available for your 2014 Ram 2500. For that we have the Curt part # C31015 which would fit and work well. I attached an install picture and video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Availability for 2019 RAM 2500Yes, there actually is a front hitch option available for your 2019 RAM 2500, the Curt # C31015. There's a small portion that will need to be trimmed on your front bumper. I have attached a picture that shows where you'll need to trim along with the dimensions of the square opening.
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- Is Install of Curt Front Hitch # C31015 the Same on 2016 Ram 2500 as Install Video for 2010 RamRide height on trucks has a tendency to go up over time we have found. I am not surprised that your 2016 Ram 2500 would have a higher ride height vs. a 2010 model. Fit and trimming would be the same on your truck but the hitch ground clearance would be different.
view full answer... - Under The Bumper Front Hitch for 2015 Ram 2500 4X4The only front hitch available for your 2015 Ram 2500 4x4 that actually sits below the bumper is the Curt # C31015. The Draw-Tite and Eco-Hitch alternatives you mentioned will both protrude through the middle of the front fascia/grille. The Curt hitch features a 900 pound line pull capacity and a 500 pound vertical load limit. I have attached the written installation manual along with a video that you can follow along with. I have also included an image that shows the hitch installed...
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Mike L.
5/25/2023
It’s working as intended. I did install a extension tube so the bike rack could fold up.