Does My 2020 RAM 3500 Have Non-Standard Hitch Pin?
Question:
My 2020 Ram 3500 receiver is 2 1/2. Ram provides an adapter sleeve for 2inch hitches. My problem is that the Ram 3500 receiver has a 1/2inch pin hole, the adapter sleeve has a 5/8inch pin hole, and my 7,000lb RV trailer has a 5/8inch pin hole. Sometimes when towing I can hear the trailer hitch hit the pin because of the difference in pin hole sizes. My trailer dealer says this is ok, but I still wonder. Do they make hitches with a 1/2inch pin hole, or should I drill out my Ram 3500 receiver hole to 5/8, or just not worry about it? Thanks
asked by: David Z
Expert Reply:
We have never seen an 1/2" diameter hitch pin on a 2-1/2" receiver. They all have 5/8" standard. We only see the 1/2" pins on the small 1-1/4" receivers. I would measure your hitch pin carefully. Is it possible that everything is 5/8" but just has a loose fit? Hitch parts do not have tight tolerances and tend to wiggle and rattle a little. Most likely your setup is just fine.If the rattling becomes annoying you can always add a Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches, Item # F-315
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Trailer Hitch Anti-Rattle Kit for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches
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- Standard Anti-Rattle
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
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- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
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