Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Question:
Hi I have a 2007 Dodge 1500 4x4, it does not have a hitch, just a hole in the bumper. It is not set up for towing at all. I need to pull a trailer with a compact tractor on it. I would weigh about 8500 lbs. I see on the website the cap for the curtis hitch is 6000 lbs and with WD it is 10000 lbs. The Dodge site says 7000lbs. MY questions is can I tow 8500 lbs with this truck and if so, what would I need. Bear in mind I have nothing atm. Thanks
asked by: Ron D
Expert Reply:
If Dodge says that the towing capacity for your 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 is 7,000 lbs then that is the heaviest trailer you can tow. A towing setup is only as strong as it's weakest component. If you were to install a hitch with a heavier capacity than what your vehicle has it would not allow you to tow a trailer above the capacity for the vehicle.
If you can find a lighter trailer so that your setup weighs less than the capacity for your vehicle you could install the B and W Hitch part # BWHDRH25211.
Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
If you need trailer wiring you would want the Tow Ready Harness part # 119178KIT.
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Tekonsha Tail Light Converter with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 1-1/2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
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- Class V
- 1600 lbs TW
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- 1600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2550 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
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- 2550 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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