Will Curt Class V Hitch Fit in Place of Class III Hitch on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
I bought the pickup with a 6000 lb trailer weight curt hitch installed. I want to put a 16000 lb hitch on the pickup to pull my deckover. Will this hitch bolt in place of the other one?
asked by: Cody M
Expert Reply:
A 6,000 pound hitch does seem a bit light for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. I looked up the specs on that truck and found that it has a towing capacity of 8,700 to 9,100 pounds gross trailer weight depending on how the truck is equipped. I urge you to consult your owner's manual for towing information for your specific model.
Curt trailer hitch # C15318 does fit in place of the hitch you have now. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you.
Since this hitch is rated higher than the one you have now you may also need a different ball mount that is rated higher. I have included a link to our ball mount main page and a link to our help article on choosing a ball mount.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2400 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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