bing tracking image

Filter Questions and Answers:

reset filter

Expert Answers about Dodge Ram Pickup


  • Differences between the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler and the Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler
  • The main difference between the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler, # D13504, and the Derale Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler, # D12904, is the construction. The Dyno-Cool cooler is a Tube-Fin style cooler has aluminum fins surrounding the tubes. The aluminum fins dissipate the heat from the transmission fluid in the tubes. The Series 8000 cooler is a Plate-Fin cooler. Plate-fin coolers are similar to tube-fin coolers, but they are more efficient. On these coolers the fluid is forced...
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between B&W BWRVK3400-5W and BWRVB3405
  • The BWRVK3400-5W is the complete B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter and the # BWRVB3405 you referenced is just the slider base that does not include the head assembly. You would purchase the # BWRVB3405 if you already had a B&W Companion like the # BWRVK3500-5W and wanted to convert it to a slider. I included a video for the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3400-5W for you to take a look at.
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between Husky Custom Mounting Bracket Kit # HT31565 and # HT31413
  • The Husky Custom Mounting Bracket Kit, # HT31565, is going to require drilling into the frame to install the frame brackets where as the part # HT31413 does not.
    view full answer...

  • Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1394 and BWGNRK1394-5W Installation Kits
  • There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch, # BWGNRK1394 and # BWGNRK1394-5W. They are listed separately because we want to identify them under both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches; but both are able to be used as a gooseneck hitch or with the Companion fifth wheel hitches. Please note the video links attached below.
    view full answer...

  • Difference in Height Between Demco and Curt 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram 5th Wheel Prep Package
  • The differences in height between the two adapters is very minimal. The Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package # C16022 adds 1-1/2" to the height of a hitch while the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099 adds 1-3/8" to the height of a hitch. So the Demco is just 1/8" lower than the option from Curt.
    view full answer...

  • Comparing Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuners # SU3845 & # SU4845 For 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L
  • Both the Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuners # SU3845 and # SU4845 will give you the same tuning for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L with the 3.92 gears. The main difference between these tuners is the # SU3845 is specific to only yours and similar Ram trucks with a gas engine. The # SU4845 can also be used with certain F-Series, Silverados, Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers.
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between Curt # 13333 And Curt # 13374 For 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab
  • I spoke with my contact at Curt about your 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. They said it would depend on how you are planning on using the hitch you choose. If you are planning on towing something that would require a weight distribution system when towing, you will want the part # 13374. Weight distribution is needed if your trailer weight is more than 50 percent of your truck weight, or if the rear of your truck sags when the trailer is hooked up, or you experience trailer sway. I have attached...
    view full answer...

  • 5th Wheel Hitch Comparison for 2008 Dodge 2500 SB
  • It looks like we have two good options for you, the Reese 16K, part # RP30075, # RP50140-58 and the B&W Companion, part # BWRVK3370, # RP30074. The Reese 16K has a GTW of 16000 lbs with a 11 inch slide adjustment to allow you to make 90 degree turns with a short bed truck, however this product uses above bed rails that may interfere with full utilization of the truck bed when not towing. The B&W Companion hitch has a GTW of 20000 lbs with a 12 inch slide adjustment and uses an 18000lb...
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between 205/65-10 and 20.5 x 8-10 Trailer Tire Sizes
  • The 205/65-10 and the 20.5 x 8-10 would be very close in size. Assuming that 20.5 is the diameter of the tire and 8 is the width. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10 inch White Wheel, # AM3H390, for example, is 8.3 inches wide with a diameter of 20.5 inches. So it will be slightly wider than a 20.5 x 8. Even though it is such a small difference, I would recommend measuring for clearance on the trailer to ensure a proper fit. I have also included a link below on measuring a trailer...
    view full answer...

  • Comparing Curt & Draw-Tite Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
  • The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 that fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 are very similar in the mounting location. The main difference that I see is where the cross tube and receiver come together. The cross tube on the Curt is cut and the receiver passes through it. While the Draw-Tite receiver is welded to the bottom of the cross tube. Not having that cut in the cross tube will make it stronger which is why I would...
    view full answer...

  • Comparing the B&W Patriot 16K, Curt A16, and Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitches
  • The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in hitching/unhitching at an angle. I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120 over the others for a few different reasons. The first of which is that the A16 has 1" thick, dual interlocking jaws which will do a phenomenal job of reducing...
    view full answer...

  • Electric Winch Comparison for 4500 lb Boat Trailer Application
  • The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,400 lbs # BDW15020 is a really great winch designed for utility trailer use. It is able to be used as a boat trailer winch, but it has a slower run time with a long recovery cycle. The Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 4,000 lbs # DL25200 is my recommendation with almost twice as fast a line speed under load and nowhere near the amperage draw. This will serve you better for your 4,500 lb boat...
    view full answer...

  • Comparison Between the Tekonsha P2 # 90885 and Primus IQ # TK90160 Electronic Brake Controllers
  • The Prodigy P2 brake controller # 90885 and the Primus IQ # TK90160 share some basic features, but there are many differences. The most obvious ones are the displays and appearances of the units, which are connected to the usability of the brake controllers while towing. The P2 has a brighter, light-colored LED display that is easier to read than the red LED display on the Primus, and the P2 also features a rotary lever for the manual braking feature, while the Primus uses an older style...
    view full answer...

  • B&W 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • There is another B&W 5th wheel hitch available for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed, but it utilizes above bed rails. This would be cumbersome to get access to your gooseneck if you ever want to, and it wouldn't have as low of a profile. I recommend sticking with the Companion for yours, part # BWRVK3400-5W, since you already have the underbed kit installed. It can be easily removed to give you full bed access. I've linked to a video review of this hitch for your consideration.
    view full answer...

  • Comparing the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch's BWGNRK1308 and BWGNRK1308-5W
  • There is no difference between the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1308 and part # BWGNRK1308-5W, they are the exact same parts and will work great on a 2007 Dodge Ram. The "5W" is simply for internal purposes.
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between Titan Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2524 and # TC2533
  • The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2533 and # TC2524 referenced in your question are both great options for tire chains that differ only in the tire sizes they are designed to fit. I recommend checking what size tires you have mounted on your 2006 Ram by looking at the listing on the tire's sidewall. The standard tire size for this truck is a 235/80-17, for which the Titan Chain # TC2524 will be a great fit. If you have the larger 275/60-20 tires, then the better option would...
    view full answer...

  • Is There Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1313-5W, and the BWGNRK1313 Installation Kits
  • There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1313 and part # BWGNRK1313-5W. The reason they are listed separately is because we want to make them easy to find for both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches. These are both capable of being used as a gooseneck hitch and also can be used with the Companion fifth wheel hitches. With your 2007 Ram 2500 and an 8 ft bed I recommend going with the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, part # BWRVK3500....
    view full answer...

  • Black Graphite Grease Replacement Options
  • Although Curt recommends the use of black graphite grease with their 5th wheel hitch, you could certainly use the LubriMatic Mini Grease Gun Kit with Multi-Purpose Grease part # L30132 for an alternative option as stated by our Curt representative.
    view full answer...

  • Does The Bully Fire Strip LED Light Have Separate White Lights for Reverse Function?
  • Yes, the reverse lights on the Bully Fire Strip LED Lights # BLS-1103 are white. This LED strip has both white and red LED lights on the strip to produce different colored lights for the different functions that the light performs. Because this LED light performs multiple functions, and your existing lights are incandescent, you may experience a hyper-flashing when the turn signal is applied. If you experience this, you will need to add a load resistor similar to the # DI34ZR to eliminate...
    view full answer...

  • Difference Between TST-507-RV-6-C and TST-507-FT-6-C Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
  • The only difference between the TST TPMS # TST-507-RV-6-C and # TST-507-FT-6-C is the type of tire sensors that are included with each kit. Kit # TST-507-RV-6-C comes with 6 standard tire sensors, whereas kit # TST-507-FT-6-C comes with 6 flow through tire sensors, which let you inflate or deflate your tires without needing to remove them from the valve stems. The added convenience easily outweighs the small price difference, so I personally recommend going with # TST-507-FT-6-C.
    view full answer...