Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2011 Dodge Ram
Question:
HI I WAS WONDERING IF I CAN TOW A LOADED CAR HAULER USING A TOW RECEIVER THAT HOOKS UP TO THE FARCTORY SPARE TIRE FRAME OR DO I NEED TO GET THE TOW HITCH THAT REPLACES THE SPARE TIRE FRAME? ANY INFO WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANKS
asked by: H.JAVIER A
Expert Reply:
On the 2011 Dodge Ram that structural bar isn't a spare tire frame, it is a cross member that links the two frame rails together so it is very strong. This is also where Dodge welds on the factory hitch for trucks that have it.
The hitch you choose, no matter where it installs, needs to have the capacity to handle the loaded car hauler. The truck also needs to be rated high enough. The highest capacity hitch for the 1500 series is # C15572 rated for 1500 pounds tongue weight and 15,000 pounds gross trailer weight. For a 2500 or 3500 series I recommend B&W hitch # BWHDRH25211 rated for 1,600 pounds tongue weight and 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 16000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- B and W
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- 16000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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