Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup
Question:
If my trailer will a tongue weight of 475lbs. Is my hitch of 500lbs. tongue weight max. be fine or i should get a hitch that is rated at 600lbs. tongue weight?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
You don't want to be at your max tongue weight capacity, so I recommend bumping up the the 600 lb tongue weight.
I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75420. This is a square tube design with a black powder coat over an e-coat base for superior rust protection. It is an easy bolt on installation.
If you need trailer wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit with 4-Pole Connector (Includes Tester) # 119178KIT. This will give you a 4-way flat connector for your trailer or lighted accessory.
If you will be towing with this hitch, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10040B. This ball mount will adjust to tow multiple trailers level. It has two of the standard size hitch ball options for trailer couplers, and has a nice stowable feature when not in use.
This combination will give you a complete system unless you need a connection for a trailer with brakes. In that case you would need a brake controller like # 90195 and a wiring kit like # ETBC7.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Tail Light Converter with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 1-1/2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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