Expert Answers about Dodge Dart

Which Euro-Style Ballmount for Draw-Tite 24890 Installed on 2016 Dodge Dart
The Curt Euro Style Ball Mount, part # C45571 will work just fine in a Class I hitch like the Draw-Tite # 24890 that you'd looked at. Since you'll be towing, you'll also want to pick up a trailer wiring harness, part # C56179 and a hitch pin like # PC2. I'll link you to an installation video for the hitch.
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Availability of 14 inch Trailer Wheel with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern
The standard bolt pattern for 14 inch trailer wheels is 5 on 4-1/2 inch like the part # AM20364 which we have a lot of options for. There aren't any options for 5 on 4 inch.
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Can a 2015 Dodge Dart Carry a Motorcycle on a Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier
I definitely recommend not carrying your Honda motorcycle with your 2015 Dodge Dart. The carrier you're looking at, part # e98873, is rated up to 500 pounds and from my research the bike has wet weight of 357 pounds. So I understand why you think you're okay. However, you're capacity is limited by the lowest rated component, and the Curt hitch, part # C11281, is a Class I hitch that's rated up to 200 pounds of tongue weight. Furthermore, your 2015 Dodge Dart is only rated up to 150...
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How to Determine Clearance for Gooseneck Hitch on 2016 Dodge Ram 2500
You need to use the following calculation to find if you have enough clearance: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab B = Offset used C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2. So your A is 35" and C is 48" which means right now Clearance = -13". You really want A to be 4" more than C so in this case you need a 17" offset. Even if you combine an offset ball with an offset adapter you aren't going to be able to get to 17" or even 13". The...
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Ball Mount for Trailer Hitch 24890 on a 2015 Dodge Dart Towing Detail K2 Trailer K2MMT4X6
When we installed Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24890 on a 2015 Dodge Dart the distance from the ground to the top of the receiver opening was 9-1/2 inches, see video link. That means you will need a ball mount with a rise of 6-1/2 inches to get to a height of 16 inches. We can get you close with ball mount # 36065 which has a 5 inch rise. For a compatible ball use # 19258.
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What Gear Should 2013 Dodge Dart Manual Transmission be In Flat Tow
I pulled up the owners manual of your 2013 Dodge Dart and the manual transmission versions of the vehicle are the only ones that can be flat towed and you do have just put it in neutral and you're set. The Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-52294-1 is the correct base plate kit for your vehicle as well.
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Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2015 Dodge Dart Limited
According to Curt, their # C11281 Class I receiver hitch is indeed a fit for the 2015 Dodge Dart Limited. If you'll be doing some light duty towing, you might be interested in the following parts to complete your towing system: Trailer wiring harness, part # C56179 Ball mount, part # 3592 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 2 inch trailer ball, part # 19258 Locking hitch pin, part # e98879
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Determining if 2013 Dodge Dart Can Tow Motorcycle Trailer
The most important thing to note when determining how heavy a trailer your Dodge Dart can tow is that you will always be limited by your weakest component. This means that if the Draw-Tite Class I Hitch # 24890 features a 2,000 pound towing weight capacity but your vehicle has a 1,000 pound towing limit, you will need to stay under the vehicle's lower 1,000 pound capacity. I did take a look at the online owner's manual for your 2013 Dodge Dart and verified that it does list a 1,000 pound...
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Can the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera Part # HM50002 Work with 2 Cameras
I would run the video cable behind the carpet and plastic which will conceal the wiring. I included a installation video for you to look at too. Other than tape to attach your monitor, you could always permanently mount it instead. The tape is quite durable though. The best way to utilize a 2 camera system (front and back of your truck) is going with the Swift Hitch wireless 2 camera system part # SH03D. Another benefit of the Hopkins # SH03D is you can turn the cameras on or off as needed...
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Will Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack Installed on 2016 Dodge Dart Accommodate RR576 Ski Carrier
The Rhino-Rack # RR576 Ski/Snowboard Carrier needs right at 30 inches of uninterrupted crossbar space, and when installed on your 2016 Dodge Dart, the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero roof rack will have plenty of width on the crossbars to accommodate the # RR576 Ski/Board Carrier. The Vortex Aero roof rack would consist of these parts: • 49 Inch Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars, part # RRVA126B-2 • Roof Rack Feet, part # RRRLKVA • Vehicle Specific Clamp Kit, part # DK402 I've linked to some product...
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How to Find a Brake Light Only Circuit on a Vehicle for Wiring Up Third Brake Light
The # C56179 is for installing trailer wiring on a vehicle so it would not be the correct kit for you. The easiest way to find a brake light only circuit on your vehicle would be to either tap into the circuit that runs to your current third brake light, or use a taillight converter like part # 118158. You would run the input side to the stop/turn circuits of your vehicle like the box is labeled, and then on the output side the red wire would be a dedicated brake light signal.
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Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11281 Fit on a 2013 Dodge Dart
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11281 that you mentioned is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Dodge Dart with the Rallye chassis. What likely happened is that it got bent during the shipping process. You can certainly try to bend it back on your own, but if you see any physical stress marks before of after bending it back, you will want to avoid using the hitch.
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Will the Prodigy RF Brake Controller Work on a Chevy Silverado
The Tekonsha Prodigy RF brake controller # TK94FR does not usually have any problems pairing with domestic trucks (Ford, Chevy, Dodge) that have a functioning 7-Way trailer connector. The problem usually is found with European automakers, particularly German vehicles. As you said the RF plugs into the truck's 7-Way connector. The trailer plugs into the back of the RF unit. There is a vehicle side 7-Way mounted on the back of the RF. The lighting functions pass through the RF to the trailer...
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How to Activate Reverse Light Circuit Pin on of 7-Way For Trailer Reverse Lights
Not every vehicle requires the reverse light circuit active on the trailer wiring so that is why in the video you referenced it was cut off. To activate this circuit you would instead need to run the purple wire up and tap it into the reverse light circuit of the taillight harness of your vehicle. I attached an install video that shows a similar product being installed that does this for you to check out.
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Which Hitch Receiver is Best for 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye 1.4 Turbo With Dual Exhausts
The 1-1/4-inch Class I trailer hitch receiver we offer, the Curt # C11281 for your 2013 Dodge Dart with dual exhausts installs without drilling and has a 200-lb tongue weight and 2000-lb gross towing weight rating. It is suitable for use with Class I accessories, such as select bike carriers, and for light-duty towing applications provided that your owner's manual says you can tow. The installation does require some trimming of the fascia. If you are planning to tow you will need to...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Dodge Dart GT with Dual Exhaust
Yes, the Curt trailer hitch # C11281 will fit your 2014 Dodge Dart GT with dual exhaust. I checked with Curt to confirm. If you plan on doing any towing the recommended ball mount is # 3592. For a ball use # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 19258 for a 2 inch. For trailer wiring use # C56179. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners for towing information.
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Availability of Replacement Lock Plugs for Thule Traverse Foot Pack
I spoke with my contact at Thule and she informed me that the lock plugs for the Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack are not available as a replacement part. The Replacement Lock Plug # 853-3160 that you referenced are designed for certain model bike and cargo carriers, so they will not fit these feet. Your best option for covering the holes on your feet is to simply use lock cylinders in their place, which will also give you added security. You can use the Thule One-Key System # TH450400...
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Dodge Dart Behind Motorhome
We can help you select the items you'll need to tow your Dart. Safe and legal flat towing requires a few components including a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some sort, a high/low hitch adapter and for the towed car a set of base plates and a braking system. You can learn more about each of these by reviewing the linked articles on flat towing. Your Dart owner's manual should also be consulted (check the index for the heading 'recreational towing') in case there are...
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Will Curt Trailer Hitch C11281 Fit a 2015 Dodge Dart GT
I checked with Curt and trailer hitch # C11281 fits all styles of the 2015 Dodge Dart including the GT. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I have included some links to the Class I compatible bike racks and cargo carriers for you.
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Check Engine Light Comes On After Installing Base Plates on a 2013 Dodge Dart Limited
This is the first time I have heard of this issue with base plates # RM-52294-1. But if the bottom louvers where in place then the motor for them will be able to do its testing procedure and the check engine light should not come on. But you may still have to first have the trouble code cleared so the light goes off and then reinstall/hookup the bottom louvers. That will solve the issue. Pay special attention to step 12 in the instructions, linked for reference, because the actuating...
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