Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2020 Ram 1500 Towing Winnebago Micro Minnie

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Hello I have a Winnebago micro Minnie travel trailer it weighs 3800lbs should I get this receiver or something more heavy duty

asked by: Andrew

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You can use the Curt # C13419 on your 2020 Ram 1500 and it will handle the weight of your 3800-lbs Winnebago Micro Minnie trailer, however if you're ever planning on towing anything larger there is a better solution.

I recommend using the Curt item # C15005 since you're likely going to be pretty close to the tongue weight capacity of the # C13419 and even the slightest upgrade in trailers at some point in the future could render it useless for towing. The Curt item # C15005 has a robust 1700-lbs tongue weight capacity, so outgrowing your hitch won't likely be a concern like it would be with the Curt hitch.

Typically you want the tongue weight of your trailer to be between 10-15% of the total GVWR of the trailer. If you were to upgrade to a 5000-lbs GVWR trailer in the near future, the tongue weight on there could easily get over the 600-lbs TW capacity of the # C13419 and then you'd need to upgrade to another hitch anyways since the new trailer would likely have a TW of between 500-750-lbs. Since this is a brand new truck, it's probably more likely that you get a new trailer before you were to get a new truck, so this is a good solution if you're wanting to plan ahead for that.

If you need a wiring harness to connect your trailer to your new truck I recommend using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors # C55774 because it will install easily into the US Car connector port behind the bumper on your 2020 Ram 1500 and provide you with both a 4 way and 7 way connector. Something this versatile is also going to be helpful if you were to upgrade trailers in the future as well.

If you don't already have a ball mount and hitch ball for your trailer, I recommend using the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which comes with 2 ball mounts to cover varying rise/drop scenarios, 2 hitch balls (1-7/8" and 2"), as well as hitch pins, clips and a carrying bag to keep everything stored when it's not in use.

I've linked some installation and review videos of these parts for you to have a look at as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

2020 was a split model year for the Ram 1500, with two distinct models that use different hitch fits, the Ram 1500 Classic which is a carryover of the 2019 model or the all-new 2020 Ram 1500. If you have the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic, the #14374…

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Answer 2

I took a look in the owner's manual for a 2019 Ram 1500 and it states that the towing capacity with the bumper hitch is 5,000 lbs. If you don't already have one, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13419 is what I recommend which attaches…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you and have a perfect set up to pull your Winnebago Micro Minnie with your 2021 Ram 1500. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C13419. This is a custom fit 2" hitch receiver that has a 6,000 lbs gross…

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2022 is a split model year for the Ram 1500. There's the new body style, which is simply referred to as the Ram 1500, or the previous body style that's been carried over as the Ram 1500 Classic. Since the hitches aren't interchangeable…

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The Class III OEM bumper mounted hitches for your 2022 Ram 1500 have a similar design to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13419 which is a simple 3-bolt installation that attaches to the bumper. It looks really clean but the bumper isn't a…

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Answer 6

Yes, installing a frame mounted trailer hitch on a 2019 Ram 1500 is much better for heavy duty towing than the standard bumper mounted trailer hitch as it not only allows for a higher capacity but it also allows for more leveling towing. The correct…

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For your 2019 Ram 1500 without the factory hitch we do have a hitch that is rated for use with weight distribution with the Draw Tite part #C15005 but the Curt #C13419 that you referenced is not rated for use with a WD system due to how it installs…

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Answer 8

The longevity of the CURT Friction Style Sway Control System, #17200, or any similar system is going to depend on how it is used, how it is set, driving style and conditions, and any number of other factors. Even a rough estimate is tough to gauge.…

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Answer 9

I took a look at the Ram's owners manual and it states if the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs loaded, it should have its own brakes. Towing the 3500 lb trailer without braking could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 12

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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