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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"

Item # C15704
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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

1500 - without factory hitch

2500 and 3500 - without factory hitch

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The best technical support and full trailer hitch installation instructions. Great price Ram Pickup trailer hitch and expert service. Dodge Ram Pickup, 2008 trailer hitch by CURT are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" part number C15704, or order online at etrailer.com.
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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"

  • 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • Class V
  • 18000
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • CURT
  • 2700
  • 18000 lbs WD GTW
  • 2700 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

Specially designed for heavy-duty towing, this fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Dodge Ram Pickup's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your Dodge Ram Pickup
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Hitch assembled in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
  • Rating: Class V
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 18,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 18,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 2,700 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 2,700 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



15704 CURT Class 5 CD Trailer Hitch Receiver

Compare to Draw-Tite DT45509

Installation Details C15704 Installation instructions
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
18,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
2,700 lbs.


Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
18,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
2,700 lbs.



No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

Hitch will only fit models with 8 foot bed. No drilling required for installation





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Customer Reviews

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" - C15704

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (27 Customer Reviews)

Specially designed for heavy-duty towing, this fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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2005 DodgeRam Pickup

Receiver is well built and heavy duty. Installation was easy. Only complaint is it does not fit as tight to the truck as the factory hitch. I have a flat bed and this left a good 3” gap between bed and top of hitch. The factory hitch was just below bed with no gap.



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2007DodgeRam Pickup

Very well built and even Better service!! I would highly recommend etrailer.com and will continue to buy more products from them!



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Super fast shipping. I liked being able to track my package. Had an issue with my hitch getting scratched due to box failure and touch up paint was quickly provided. Pleasant to do business.



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Ford

E-Trailer was a pleasure to work with. The item was as advertised and they kept me in the loop when the shipping was delayed. I will definitely recommend then to my friends and coworkers. I work at a Ford Dealership in Sales and have already started pushing this company. Thanks, Clif

As you can see from the pictures I had a previous hitch on my truck. I didn't want to just add one below the factory one so I opted for the one designed for a truck without the factory hitch. lesson learned........you don't just remove the existing factory hitch because this one uses some bolts and mounting points from the crossmember. Short answer is just torch off the bottom hitch portion and bolt on the new one. Clif



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2010 DodgeRam Pickup

I have bought from Etrailer before this order. This particular time from shopping the site to receiving the hitch rates a 4 out of 10. While shopping in tried to use the chat assistance but the individual on the other end kept pointing me to them wrong products then insisted that's all there was. Too me a couple days to figure out the brands and part numbers of the hitch I was looking for 2007 Ram 2500 no factory hitch class five. Shopped it and ended up back at E trailer. Placed my order. The hitch arrived with very little protection and no hardware. Upon contacting Etrailer and advising them I get the hitch it was poorly protected for shipping and the hardware was missing, the insistence the hardware was tucked in the receiver pocket even after I told them I had removed the packaging and there was nothing attached to them hitch pretty much had me to them point of almost using profanity. Figuring since this was a lack of proper packaging on Etrailers part they would expedite the hardware to me, not. Took almost another week to get the hardware. Had to just get hardware locally myself instead of waiting another week. Etrailer was not sure when the replacement hardware would ship or arrive had to wait two more days for that information. The hitch in itself was a little disappointing as it fell lower than expected and doesn't really sit close to the cross brace thus drops lower than the original by several inches. Drilling is required for the front mount bolts.



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Hitch is exactly as described, and customer service was great



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2010 DodgeRam Pickup

Awesome built product.great price fit perfectly very Happ.



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Fast and easy install. Great customer service



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2011 Ram 2500

Install went great. Super happy with the product.



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2007DodgeRam Pickup

Good fit. I made install harder. Woulda been easy. Didn’t want to see old factory hitch but didn’t one the curt that stuck down further than stock. Had to match frame paint.



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From customer service, to ordering, to shipment and notification! Etrailer staff and their products are topnotch! I can't thank them enough for their service and support! The Class V hitch from Curt was recently received ahead of the original scheduled delivery date! I'm excited to get it installed!



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2004 DodgeRam Pickup

Giving this a 2 because the box came destroyed with no hardware.

Etrailer Expert

Jenny N.

4/29/2022

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.



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The installation was a little harder than expected. The original hitch had to be cut so the new hitch would fit properly. Once we removed the old hitch not the cross member the new hitch bolted up perfectly. Thanks



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2008 DodgeRam Pickup

Hitch install was easy. Receiver sits lower then a stock hitch but not to bad.



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2012 DodgeRam Pickup

HEAVY DUTY! Straight forward install. I cut stock mount off to put this on. Ends up sitting a little lower than OEM receiver tube.



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THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST PLACE TO BUY HITCHES, ORDERED IT FRIDAY AND IT ARRIVED MONDAY! UNREAL SERVICE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!



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Product looks good. Super slow shipping over a month and a half.



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straightforward basic product



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2011 Ram 2500

Great service and product



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    The issue with the factory hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 is that the hitch is actually welded to a sort of u-shaped support piece of steel. So because of this design the factory hitch cannot be removed. You will need a version that fits beneath the factory hitch such as # C15809. I have linked a video to the right showing how this hitch installs. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK25318. It comes with a ball mount with 1-1/2 inch...
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  • Class V Trailer Hitch that Will Fit a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 with a Factory Installed Trailer Hitch
    The OEM hitch on your Ram truck is welded to a cross member located behind the rear bumper. The cross member is an integral part of the vehicle structure and should not be removed, according to Curt. There are other hitches available that would install below the OEM hitch, as long as the truck has the OEM bumper. The # C15704 you mentioned will not fit in place of or with the factory hitch, but you can use the Curt # C15409. This hitch will fit below the factory hitch and has a 2 inch...
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  • How Far Down Does the Curt Class V 2.5" Hitch for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Sit Below Bumper
    In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15704 which is a fit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, the distance from the top of the flange to the top of the hitch cross tube is 6.65" exactly.
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  • What Is The Heaviest Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 2003 Dodge Ram 2500?
    The highest rated trailer hitch receiver that is tight to the rear bumper of your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" # C15704 which is rated for for 2700lbs tongue weight and 18000lbs trailer weight. Its going to come down to being ok with a hitch that sticks down a bit lower like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2" # C15809 so you can get the 20000lb trailer weight rating, or if...
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  • Installation Instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C15704 for a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
    We do have the installation instructions available for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C15704. They can be found on the product page, next to a little picture of a wrench. But I have also included a link to the instructions below. Just a few additional tips I can offer. Installation of this hitch requires temporary removal of the bumper during installation. It will fit with a full sized spare tire stowed under vehicle, as long as it is the factory spare. If your 2007 Dodge Ram 3500...
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  • Replacement Curt Trailer Hitch Hardware For 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup
    We have the replacement hardware you need! The Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK is the kit you will need. There is two boxes you will have to fit out the first box asks for the hitch item number type in C15704. The second box has a drop down arrow select Curt. This kit will replace all lost hardware needed to install The Curt Hitch # C15704 on your 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Can a Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with Ranch Hand Bumper Installed
    If the ranch hand bumper is the same thing as a cowboy bumper or deep drop bumper then none of the hitches for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 are confirmed to fit because they are not tested on truck models with alternate bumpers. You would have to put the old bumper back on. If the factory hitch is the one welded to the frame then you would need # C15809 if you did install the factory bumper. This hitch fits below the factory hitch. I have linked instructions and a video showing installation...
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  • Will Reese Titan Hitch Box Extension Fit in a CURT Class V Trailer Hitch
    The Titan Hitch Box Extension and Reducer, # RP45292, will fit in the CURT Class V Trailer Hitch, # C15704. The extension was designed for 2-1/2 inch x 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receivers. The CURT hitch has a 2-1/2 inch square receiver. To be certain, I went out the warehouse and pulled both parts and did a quick fit test. The extension slid right into the receiver with no problems. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch for you to view.
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  • Which Class V Hitch for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 has the Best Ground Clearance
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  • What Is The Mounting Flange To Top Of Crosstube Measurement Of Curt Trailer Hitch C15704?
    From the top of the mounting flange of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704 to the top of the crosstube measures 6.65" as you can see in the included diagram. I included a link to the written instructions of the # C15704 for you to take a look at.
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  • Does Curt Hitch # C15704 Fit 2008 Ram 1500
    Yes, the Curt hitch part # C15704 does fit a 2008 Ram 1500 as long as the truck does not have a factory hitch.
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  • Height Differences Between 2-1/2" Curt and Draw-Tite Hitches for a 2011 Ram 2500
    While we haven't had the opportunity to install the Curt # C15809, Curt # C15704, and Draw-Tite # DT45509 hitches, from what I could see in the photos customers have sent in it looks like the Draw-Tite will actually sit right up next to the bumper on your 2011 Ram 2500. The C15704 that you referenced has a little bit of a gap, and the C15809 looks to sit a little lower.. I don't have exact measurements on these or the OEM hitch on your Ram 2500 but I'm attaching a few pictures that you...
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  • Recommended Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2008 Ram 2500 with Service Body
    If your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers # TLD1101. This is a great addition to your truck with the Knapheide service bed. If you want just a single receiver with a 2-1/2 inch opening, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" # C15704. This hitch is rated for 18K towing and 2700 tongue weight. If you want a single 2 inch receiver, I recommend the Curt...
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  • Ground Clearance Dimension for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704
    I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704 referenced in your question. I measured a distance of right at 10 inches from the top of the mounting brackets to the bottom of the hitch receiver. You can take this measurement down from where the hitch attaches to the frame on your Ram to see exactly where the bottom of the receiver will sit. For comparison, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15809 that you have installed has a distance of 12.9 inches...
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  • What Width Frame Does The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704 Fit?
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704 is custom made to fit the following vehicles. It is going to be a 42" frame as the mounting hole center for the bolts is 39-3/8" wide. 2010 - 2015 Ram 2500 without factory hitch 2010 - 2015 Ram 3500 Pickup without factory hitch 2004 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 - without factory hitch 2003 - 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 - without factory hitch - built After 11/1/02 2003 - 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500 - without factory hitch
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    We have two Class V hitches that are designed to fit your 2014 Ram 2500 without a factory hitch installed. The hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # DT45518. This has a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening. To see how far below the bumper this hitch will sit you can take a quick measurement. From the bottom of the frame the hitch attaches to, down to the top of the receiver opening it measures 9 inches. The other hitch we have is the Curt, part # C15704. The distance form the...
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  • Availability of Curt Hitch C15704 For a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
    Yes, we still offer the Curt hitch part # C15704 that you referenced. This hitch is a fit for your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 without the factory hitch as well.
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  • Curt Class V Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with Factory Trailer Hitch
    The factory trailer hitches on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500s are welded on. You can add a Class V Curt hitch, # C15409 for a 2 inch receiver or # C15809 for a 2-1/2 inch receiver, and either will install beneath the factory hitch. I have linked videos showing example installations of these hitches for you. Trailer hitch # C15704 will not work because it was designed for truck models that do not have the factory hitch.
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  • 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch For 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 With Factory 2 Inch Hitch
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  • Adapter Sleeve to Turn 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver to 2 Inch Receiver
    You will simply need an adapter to sleeve to use 2" ball mounts or accessories in a 2-1/2" receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15704. The adapter I recommend that will work perfectly is the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # C45405. You just need to slide it into the 2-1/2" receiver of hitch # C15704 and you'll be able to utilize any 2" ball mount or accessory. Keep in mind you will still want to use a long hitch receiver lock for a 2-1/2" hitch such as...
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  • Recommended Class V Trailer Hitch for Snug Fit Under Bumper of 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class V # C15704 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit the 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500-3500 Series without a factory trailer hitch. I recommend making sure that the factory hitch on your Ram can be removed, as on some Ram models, the hitch is permanently welded to a u-shaped support piece of steel. The Curt # C15704 will have a drop of 6.65 inches from where it mounts to the frame to the receiver tube. This will provide a nice, snug fit below the...
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  • Recommendation for a Class V Trailer Hitch that Will Fit a 2007 Dodge Ram with Factory Trailer Hitch
    We do have several trailer hitches that are designed to fit beneath the factory trailer hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram. You can use Curt Trailer Hitch # C15704 if you want a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver. Hitch # C15409 has a 2 inch receiver. The recommended ball mount for a 2-1/2 inch hitch is # RP45323, and you can use pin and clip # 37201065. For a ball you can use # A-90 (2 inch diameter) or # 19286 (2-5/16 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, if your truck has a tow package with a 7-Way...
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  • Comparing Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receivers for a 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500
    The main differences between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15704 (Standard) and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15809 (Commercial) is that the commercial version hangs down lower which is by design to allow for better clearance on models with service bodies. It's almost a 3" difference in drop.
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