Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon

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will this fit a 2005 Power Wagon

asked by: David P

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Yes, the Curt front hitch part # C31017 that you referenced will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. We checked with Curt and the only version of the 2005 Ram 2500 or 3500 that this hitch won't fit is the 3500 Laramie.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt #C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who confirms that…

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Answer 2

There's a few differences. • The Curt #C31017 is manufactured in the US, while the Draw-Tite #65046 is manufactured in Mexico. • When installed, the Curt hitch will sit higher on the vehicle for more ground clearance. The underside of the…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65046 is designed to sit flush with the underside of the lower bumper fascia skirt on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. I have attached a photo which shows this. It sits as close to the underside of the…

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Answer 4

I contacted my Curt Manufacturing rep, who tells me the total drop of their #C31017 is 4-1/4 inches. The drop is the distance from the top surface of the mounting flange that would sit flat against the underside of the frame members to the lowest…

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Answer 5

Your perception is correct. The Curt #C31017 would install so that the top of the receiver tube sits about 1.63 inches (about 1-5/8) below the underside of the frame member of the truck. This means that if your truck has the rubber or plastic fascia,…

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Answer 6

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item #C31017 will fit tighter under the front bumper of your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 compared to other options so for ground clearance I recommend going with it. I have included a link to the…

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Answer 7

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 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 10

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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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

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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