Solution for Using Rock Tamers Without Having Ball Platform Hanging Out of the Receiver
Question:
I am interested in the rock tamers for my 2019 RAM 3500 SRW. I pull a fifth wheel. Is there a product that will allow me to install the rock tamer without ing a ball into the receiver? I would like to avoid having a shin knocker on the back of the truck. This is especially true when moving between the fifth wheel and the tear of the truck when the fifth wheel is connected.
asked by: Haynes T
Expert Reply:
I have a good solution but when using the Rock Tamers Heavy-Duty, Adjustable Mud Flap System for 2" Hitches part # ERT00108 there is not an option that doesn't attach to the ball mount. My thought for you to get the benefits of the Rock Tamers without busting your shins on a ball mount is to use the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2" Hitches part # C48343. This will allow you to mount your Rock Tamers and with it's rounded edges will hug back to them leaving you with a nice flat surface with no danger of you hitting it.
The other option would be to add a standard set of mud flaps like the WeatherTech Mud Flaps - Easy-Install, No-Drill, Digital Fit Front part # WT110108 and Rear part # WT120108. While these will do a great job protecting the vehicle they aren't as effective as Rock Tamers for what you are hauling.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2" Hitches - 6" Shank - 8 Hole - 17,000 lbs
- Pintle Hitch
- Pintle Mounting Plate
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch Mount
- 8 Holes
- Standard Shank
- CURT
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WeatherTech Mud Flaps - Easy-Install, No-Drill, Digital Fit - Front Pair
- Mud Flaps
- Custom Fit
- Front Pair
- No-Drill Install
- Wheel Well Mount
- Custom Width
- Plastic
- WeatherTech
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WeatherTech Mud Flaps - Easy-Install, No-Drill, Digital Fit - Rear Pair
- Mud Flaps
- Custom Fit
- Front Pair
- No-Drill Install
- Wheel Well Mount
- Custom Width
- Plastic
- WeatherTech
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Rock Tamers Heavy-Duty, Adjustable Mud Flap System for 2" Hitches - Matte Black
- Mud Flaps
- Universal Fit
- Rear Pair
- Matte Frame
- No-Drill Install
- Hitch Mount
- 24 Inch Wide
- Rubber
- Rock Tamers
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