Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup
Question:
We have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 standard cab. The manufacture date is 10/2001. Were having trouble finding a class lll hitch to fit it. They tell me some only fit a later 11/2002 manufacture date. Do you have something that would fit?
asked by: Sherry
Expert Reply:
We do have a Class lll trailer hitch that will fit your 2002 Ram.
I recommend the Draw-Tite Max Frame Hitch, part # 75135. This hitch has a 2-inch receiver opening. No drilling is required for installation.
If 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
I know you said you wanted a Class lll hitch but for a more traditional installation I recommend the Curt Class lV Hitch, part # 14001. This is a frame mounted hitch as you mentioned and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. This hitch also has a higher weight capacity than the Class lll hitches we have available.
If you need a trailer wiring harness I recommend part # C55504.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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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
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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