Can EcoHitch Front Mount Receiver be Used to Carry Two Motorcycles on 2017 Ram 3500

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I have a 2017 Ram 3500 Laramie 4x4. I want to bolt this hitch on the front to haul a Black Widow Aluminum Double Motorcycle Carrier 600lb capacity. Will the Eco Front Hitch work with this carrier so I can pull a fifth wheel trailer and haul my two 300lb dual sport motorcycles?

asked by: G. M

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Technically, yes. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7900 is rated for 700 pounds vertical load. So, as long as the combined weight of your two motorcycles and carrier do not exceed that, and your driving visibility and/or truck lights aren't blocked, it will work.

I recommend double checking the capacity for the front axle on your 2017 Ram 3500 to make sure you're not overloading it. This information can be found on a label in the driver's side door jamb.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Daniel S.

5/29/2020

This hitch attaches to the same points as the drawtite hitch Item # 65063. Why is the tow rating double? Something doesn't make sense. This one is 10,000 lbs while the other is 5000 lbs. Only 1000 lbs difference in the line draw, 9000 versus 10000. I only want to park an 8600 camper and would prefer the drawtite hitch

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Chris R.

6/1/2020

The differences just have to do with their construction and how they're actually tested. I wish I could offer a better answer but those specs are simply what each manufacturer lists for their front hitch. If you need to move around an 8,600 pound camper I have to recommend the EcoHitch # 306-X7900.

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Hitch #EH37FR is what I recommend for you. It will fit all models of you 2020 Ram 3500 and give you a 2" Receiver. It easily bolts on to your truck and will not require any welding. The hitch is capable of 1000lbs…

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Answer 2

From both a cost and a ground clearance/approach angle standpoint I'd recommend going with the Draw-Tite #DT36MR front mounted receiver. The Curt #C31089 front hitch you'd looked at is a great item, but it would install so the bottom of the…

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Answer 3

Yes. Both the EcoHitch #EH37FR and the Curt #C31089 front hitches for the 2019 Ram 2500 will require trimming of some of the fascia at the front of the vehicle to properly install them.

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Answer 4

The placement of the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH37FR will not restrict air flow into your intercooler or void your warranty on your 2022 Ram 3500. The area the receiver mounts is also the same area the front license plate…

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Answer 5

For your 2021 Ram 2500, the hitch that offers the greatest amount of ground clearance would be the EcoHitch #EH37FR which is compatible with both Diesel and gas engine Ram 2500 models. Since the hitch receiver will be partially blocked by the license…

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Answer 6

Yes, it does fit the diesel 2023 Ram 2500 trucks. Our website can be confusing sometimes when it comes to diesel engines but I assure you that the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch item #EH37FR fits both the diesel and gas models. This front…

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Answer 7

You are correct that if your 2018 Ram 2500 has the factory tow hooks, they will need to be removed to install the EcoHitch Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7900 but they will not be able to be reinstalled. With that said the #306-X7900 has…

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Answer 8

Although Draw-Tite specifically states that the #DT36MR front mounted recevier isn't a fit for Diesel models of the 2019-2021 RAM 3500 because of the intercooler and related plumbing added to Diesel models of your truck, we do offer a front hitch…

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Answer 9

In order to trim the bumper fascia on a 2021 Ram 2500 when installing the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #DT36MR you will need to measure using the diagram in the instructions which I have attached a photo of below. That said,…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite #DT36MR (manufacturer part number 65084) front mount hitch is actually only designed for use on the gas models, so it is not the correct fit for your 2021 Ram 3500 Diesel. The EcoHitch Front Mount Hitch #EH37FR, on the other hand, is…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

There is indeed a front-mounted trailer hitch that fits your 2024 Ram 2500, from Curt, at the following part number: - EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH37FR I verified this fit directly with the manufacturer for you, and it fits…

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