Hitch and Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2004 Dodge Ram Towing 14k Trailer

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2004.5 Dodge Ram pickup. 5.9l Cummins. With factory hitch. Quad cab, short bed. Bandw goose neck hitch already installed. What bumper hitch do u recommend I upgrade too? I have a 14,000lb bumper pull toy hauler/camper I tow. It has a heavy tongue weight. Probably 1500lb or more. I currently use a 10,000lb weight distribution hitch to pull this trailer with single sway bar attachment. I believe Im probably exceeding the hitch rating and the weight distribution hitch as well. The trailer has some sway issues fully loaded but its not too bad. What hitch upgrade would u recommend and what weight distribution/sway bar system would u suggest? I saw a curt on here that keeps the 2inch factory system. Never knew they had such a system. Seems odd to have 2 receivers back there. Can u upgrade to a larger one and have an adapter down to 2? My current setup is in great condition and. No rust. Low mileage truck. Thank you

asked by: David P

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For your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with a factory hitch you would want the Curt Hitch part # C15809 as it has plenty of capacity for your 14k trailer at 20k trailer rating and 2,700 tongue weight.

For your trailer with a 1,500 lb tongue weight capacity you would want the Strait Line Weight Distribution System part # RP66075 that has a tongue weight range of 1,000-1,700 lbs. You will also need a shank like part # RP54977.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at TorkLift who said that if you have the rear Tie-Downs #TLR3500 then you could potentially use the tie-downs if the aftermarket trailer hitch has room for the 4" x 4" footprint on the side plate for the…

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Answer 2

We do not have a custom tie-down kit for your 1984 Chevrolet pickup but I may have a solution for you. I called my contact at TorkLift and they told me that you can look under the front of yoru truck bed near the cab and see if you have a 4x4 inch…

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Answer 3

If you click the following links I've provided for the #TLA7004 Camper Anchor Relocation Kit, the #TLD2101 Front Camper tie downs and the #TLR3500 Rear Camper tie downs, you can see current pricing. For a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 long bed,…

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Answer 4

For your 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed dually with the factory installed trailer hitch you are likely using rear camper tie-downs #TLD3109. If you switch to a non-Torklift aftermarket trailer hitch you would need to use #TLR3500 for the rear…

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Answer 5

The factory hitch of your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has to stay on to install and use the Curt hitch part #C15809 that you referenced. You will need to install the bolts back through the hitch so that you can install the Curt hitch. If you wanted to do…

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Answer 6

If you were to use an extension such as #C45048 with Curt trailer hitch #C15809 on your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 then it would be limited to 4,500 pounds at the 34 inch length. But at the 24 inch length it is rated for 6,000 pounds and a standard length…

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Answer 7

Yes, the inside dimensions of the entire length of the Tow Ready Combo Bar #80948 that you referenced is 2 inch by 2 inch.

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I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15809 for your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. This is a Class V trailer hitch with a 2-1/2" receiver. It has a Gross Towing Weight (GTW) rating of 20,000 lbs and a Tongue Weight (TW) rating of 2,700 lbs.…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Curt, who tells me that some Ram trucks, even though they were manufactured as pickup trucks were assembled using the spring mounts from the cab and chassis trucks. The Cab and Chassis truck spring mount would extend below…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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