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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch For A 2021 RAM 5500 Diesel
  • Though the front mount hitch # EH37FR is not confirmed to fit your 2021 Ram 5500 The Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch # 15902 can be fabricated to fit the front of your 2021 Ram 5500. The hitch has a black powder coat finish that will resist rust and corrosion. The side brackets will fit from 18 inches to nearly 44 inches. It has a solid construction for maximum strength and safety. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Recommend Hitch Plate and Receiver Tube For My 2022 Ram 5500
  • When it comes to installing a hitch plate with receiver tube on your 2022 Ram 5500 The Buyers Products Hitch Plate with Receiver Tube - Dodge/RAM # 3371809067 will work. It has a 2 inch receiver tube, 2 forged D-rings, and a pre-punched hole that fits most trailer electrical connectors. The maximum gross trailer weight is 20,000 pounds. The hitch has a carbon steal powder coat finish. I have attached an installation video link below.
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  • Can I Use the Buyers Products Gooseneck Hitch Plate on a 2021 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis
  • The Buyers Products 42" x 13-1/2" Gooseneck Hitch Plate with 2-5/16" Ball And Two D-Rings # 3373014981 is designed to be a universal installation type part, but it will require drilling to complete the installation. There is not a specific gooseneck hitch that has been confirmed as a fit for a 2021 Ram 5500 cab and chassis, so anything you install is going to require some drilling or welding. For this situation you're likely going to be best served by going with the Buyers Products gooseneck...
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  • Setting Up A 2021 Dodge 4500 Flat Bed To Tow A Gooseneck Trailer
  • To get your 2021 Ram 4500 flatbed set up with a gooseneck hitch, you will need the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1500. This will require custom fabricated brackets to get it installed, but will be the best option we have available. This is American made, rated up to 30,000 pounds towing, and 7,500 pounds of vertical load, so it is very capable.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes After 7-Way Disconnected Repeatedly
  • It sounds like your trailer's 7-way plug has disconnected from the 7-way socket on your 2018 Ram and may have been damaged. If you can see clear physical damage to the plug (such as from it dragging on the ground) the easiest way to replace it is with a junction box kit like 7-Way Wiring Kit # HS381-9000. Includes a junction box, 7-way with cord and connectors. The linked article on trailer wiring will help you with correct installation. If you wish to test the brake circuit on the Ram...
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  • Wiring Adapter to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P3 in 2017 Ram 5500 with Factory Controller
  • You can install the Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller # 90195 in your 2017 Ram 5500 that has a factory controller but you will use wiring adapter # 3024-P, not part # 3021-P. I confirmed this harness fit with Tekonsha. Once you disconnect the factory unit a code will appear on your dash. This error code does not affect operation of the Prodigy but if you want to clear it you will need to visit a dealership to have them electronically disengage the factory controller connection. This...
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  • Disc Brake Conversion Kit For a Tandem Axle Trailer With Dexter 7,000LB Torsion Axles
  • Here is a list of all the parts you will need as we do not have a kit that contains everything you will need in one for converting your trailer to disc brakes. Kodiak Disc Brake Kit # K2HRCM1337-9DAC Qty 2 Inner Bearing # 25580 Qty 4 Outer Bearing # 02475 Qty 4 Grease Seals # RG06-090 Qty 2 Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil # XLPROLUBE Qty 4 Dexter 9/16" Trailer Wheel Lug Nut # STN569 Qty 32 Depending on your current brakes you will need some additional parts. If you currently have electric...
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  • Parts Needed For Towing a 5TH Wheel Trailer With a Flat Bed On a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500
  • Luckily, I was the same Expert who helped to answer this previous question. The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500 is designed to be able to be welded into most flatbeds. You will need to either consult your bed manufacturer or a local fabrication shop to ensure the bed is going to be strong enough for this on your truck. Then you will be able to use the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050 which...
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  • Highest Rated Pintle Hook Plate Mount Hitches for 2022 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis
  • For a massive pintle hook that mounts to a plate we have the part # 337PH50 which has 6 mounting holes or the part # 337PH55 which has 10 mounting holes. These towing behemoths come from Buyers Products and have a max tongue weight of 20,000 lbs and max towing weight of 100,000 lbs. Obviously this is just for the pintle itself so you'll need to make sure your hitch plate and 2022 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis is rated accordingly. Attached are some review videos for you to check out.
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