How Low Does the Draw-Tite Front Hitch 65046 Sit On a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500

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On the draw-tite 65046. How far down does the receiver hang from the bottom of the frame of the truck mounting location?

asked by: Arne

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The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65046 is designed to sit flush with the underside of the lower bumper fascia skirt on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. I have attached a photo which shows this. It sits as close to the underside of the bumper as possible without trimming.

If you're looking for an option that does not sit as low as the above, we do offer others such as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31017 but this requires trimming of the bumper fascia skirt.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Draw-Tite Front Hitch On 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
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Answer 1

For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt #C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who confirms that…

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Answer 2

There's a few differences. • The Curt #C31017 is manufactured in the US, while the Draw-Tite #65046 is manufactured in Mexico. • When installed, the Curt hitch will sit higher on the vehicle for more ground clearance. The underside of the…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Curt front hitch part #C31017 that you referenced will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. We checked with Curt and the only version of the 2005 Ram 2500 or 3500 that this hitch won't fit is the 3500 Laramie.

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Answer 4

I contacted my Curt Manufacturing rep, who tells me the total drop of their #C31017 is 4-1/4 inches. The drop is the distance from the top surface of the mounting flange that would sit flat against the underside of the frame members to the lowest…

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Answer 5

Draw-Tite front-mount hitch #65046 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 series pickup. Drilling two 1-1/4-inch access holes on each side of the frame is a requirement for getting the included hardware into place; you'll want to…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

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 10

Let's start at the brake assemblies/hubs on your new gooseneck trailer. The two wires coming from each assembly look exactly as they should. One wire will ground to the trailer frame and the other wire will attach to the brake output wire. The…

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Answer 11

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 12

Your slide-in truck camper does not have electric brakes so the blue brake circuit wire from its 7-way connector is not used. All other lighting functions as well as 12V auxiliary power will be maintained on the other circuits. Please refer to the…

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How Low Does the Draw-Tite Front Hitch 65046 Sit On a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500

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