Recommended Class IV Hitch for Towing 7500 lb Camper Trailer with 2004 Ram 1500
Question:
I have a 2004 dodge 1500 quad cab slt, 6 ft bed, and a 7500 pound camper trailer.... Is this the rite hitch for me? I need to tow it to Nash tn. 2000 miles... please let me know so i can order it, and not be worried the whole drive there. thanks.....
asked by: Tony W
Expert Reply:
The Curt Class IV Hitch you referenced, part # 14361 would be the correct hitch for the 2004 Ram 1500 unless it already has the factory hitch, or it is a Hemi Sport Quad Cab, a Rumble Bee or an SRT-10 model.
If your truck already has the factory hitch, you will need to go with the Draw-Tite Class IV, part # 41929. This hitch is designed to install so that the receiver sits below the factory receiver. Like the Curt model you referenced, it will not fit the Hemi Sport Quad Cab, the Rumble Bee or the SRT-10 model.
Either hitch has plenty of capacity to handle your 7500 lb camper. I have linked you to the installation instructions for both hitches.
To complete your towing set-up, you might also need the following:
Ball mount, part # 40331
2 inch trailer ball, part # A-90
2-5/16 inch trailer ball, part # 19286
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 9-1/4" Long - 16K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1200 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 15000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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