Tow Mirror Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500

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What towing mirrors could you recommend for our 2017 Ram 2500? They need to stick out far enough to see behind a 34 ft. fifth wheel!!

asked by: Trip H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If the factory mirrors of your 2017 Ram 2500 look like the picture I attached the best custom fit tow mirror we offer is the CIPA # CM11400 which would fit and work well. These will give you a much wider viewing angle to help while towing your fifth wheel.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do not have any slip on styles of towing mirrors that fit your 2017 Ram 2500 SLT that has the blind spot mirror that also folds out as it's own type of tow mirror. You'd need a universal style tow mirror like the CIPA Door Mirror…

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The mirrors on your 2017 Ram 2500 sure do look like the ones on the truck in the video I have linked for towing mirrors #KS80710 (minus the blind spot mirror you have). However, we have a install note stating that they will not fit SLT models. The…

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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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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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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…

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Hey Robert, for a 5,200 lb Dexter Torflex axle like what you have we have the Dexter lift kit part #K71-724-02 which will give you a lift of 2-7/8 inches.

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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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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Looks like the 2020 Jayco Eagle 355MBQS you are interested in has the max weight possible of 12,300 lbs which your 2017 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4x4 with Cummins diesel could easily tow as it's rated for towing a trailer up to 17,980 lbs.…

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Answer 10

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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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

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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