Towing a Trailer While Carrying a Canoe with a 2012 Dodge Ram with Rambox Short Bed
Question:
Hi all, I have a 2012 Dodge Ram, crew cab, short box with Rambox and am looking to carry a canoe when camping so need the hitch to be free for a trailer. Any suggestions?
asked by: Mike C
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you though it may not be what you expect. At this time, there are no ladder racks for the 2012 Dodge Ram with Rambox. But, what you can do is use a dual-purpose ball mount, # D210, tow the trailer with the ball mount end and use the top receiver part for a T-Load, # RTL002.
As long as you are within the capacities of the ball mount listed below, this is the best option for you:
Towing capacity: 7,500 lbs
Tongue weight capacity: 750 lbs
Receiver capacity: 350 lbs
The tongue weight includes the trailer tongue weight, the weight of the T-Load (about 40 pounds) and the weight of what is on the T-Load.
You will also need a roof rack (see link) to carry the other end of the canoe.
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 48 - 64 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
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Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Steel with Aluminum Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Steel and Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- No-Drill Application
- Adarac
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