Parts Needed for 2017 Dodge Challenger to Tow Trailer

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I sure wish someone could tell me why the factory does not recommend towing when I have way more than enough power and the tranny can be set to shift very firm with no slippage. Add to that a 8 speed automatic..I have asked many people yet know one knows. I have ruled out power so the only thing left is the frame of the car maybe can not take the stress of towing? This also is hard to believe as this is basically a race car with a 485 hp rating so I doubt it would have a weak frame. I just dont get this not recommended for towing when I have twice the power of any pick up on the road that are rated to tow a houseboat. Very frustrated!! I want to tow a small boat. But no answers on why I cant.

asked by: Randy H

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It's a combination of a few things, but the only people who will be able to give you the green light to tow with your car will be Dodge as they rated it, engineered it, and will be who would have to honor the warranty of the vehicle.

Clearly you have the drivetrain to tow with your Challenger, but the other things to consider is the cooling capacity of the engine and transmission, the brake power, the frame strength, suspension components etc.

That said we have a 2 inch hitch that fits your vehicle with the Draw Tite part # 76145 which I attached an install video for on your vehicle. Some people are going to tow with their vehicle regardless of what the dealer says is why we carry this.

Then for custom fit trailer wiring you'd want the Tekonsha part # 118656 and you'd have a very easy to install and reliable wiring setup.

Since you wanted to do 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have included a picture showing what Curt trailer hitch #C13236 looks like installed on a 2017 Dodge Charger. I think that the hitch and its positioning match the lines of the vehicle quite well which is not normally the case with trailer hitches.…

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Answer 2

The ground clearance for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76145 on your stock 2019 Dodge Charger RT is about 8-1/2 inches from the lowest point of the hitch (the bottom of the safety chain loops) to the ground. In the image I…

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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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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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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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 OEM 5th…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 9

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 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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