Front Hitch Recommendation that Fits 2004 Dodge Ram 3500

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Your description says a Ram 1500. I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie. Will the hitch still fit with no drilling?

asked by: Wayne J

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Expert Reply:

Draw Tite does offer a front hitch that fits your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 but it's the part # 65046 and not the part # 65033 you mentioned that fits the lighter duty trucks.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The correct part to replace your current converter charger is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 55 Amp part #PD4655V. This is an exact replacement and will be all you need to get back operational. I have…

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Answer 2

The strut you're asking about, part #3691826-50 is rated at 50 lbs, which is the amount of force required to compress it. Therefore, you'd want to hatch lid to weigh significantly less than that. Taylor Made tells me that because this is a…

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Answer 3

The Taylor Made Marine Gas Strut for Boat Hatches part #3691822-10 has a compressed length of 7".

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Answer 4

The correct Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is part #65033, not part #65046 which is for a 2500/3500 model. The 1500 frame is quite a bit different than the 2500/3500 frames which is why you cannot swap front…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 options.…

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Answer 7

The Progressive Dynamics Replacement Section #PD4655V does have a jumper to change the charging profile to lithium compatible. You'll simply need to move the black jumper over from the WIZ side to the LI side.

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt #C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who confirms that…

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Answer 10

The Class V hitch we have for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with the best ground clearance is the Curt hitch part #C15809. It doesn't tuck right under the rear bumper like what you can see in the attached picture but it does sit the highest.

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Answer 11

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 12

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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