Recommended Camper Tie Downs and Hitch Extender For 2017 Ram 3500 W/ Lance Camper Towing Trailer
Question:
Hi, I am really confused, I recently purchased a lance 1030 but now I need to buy tie downs and an extender hitch so I can still tow my bumper pull horse trailer. Have a 2017 ram 3500 drw, all stock with hitch Trailer has 12600 gvwr
asked by: Jackie
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help!
Lets start with the extender. The extender you will need to add an additional hitch to use in conjunction with the factory hitch on your 2017 Ram 3500 DRW, as the highest rated extension compatible with it maxes out at 8000lbs when using weight distribution which is quite a bit under the 12,600lb rating of your trailer.
You will need the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver # TLD1108-30 which will allow you to use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long # TLE1536 which has a 12,000lb rating when using a weight distribution hitch such as the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW1500 assuming you can get the trailer down to 12,000lbs or less.
If you cannot get the trailer down below 12,000lbs you will need to go with the shorter 24" extension # TLE1524 which has a 14,000lb trailer weight rating when using a weight distribution hitch which will be perfect for your trailer.
For camper tie downs you will need the TorkLift # TLD2127 and # TLR3507 if you have running boards on your 2017 Ram 3500 8' bed DRW or # TLD2126 and # TLR3507 if you do not have any running boards installed.
Due to your truck being a dually you will likely need the TorkLift Camper Anchor Relocation Kit # TLA7004 as well.
In addition you will need to measure the overhang on your Lance 1030 Truck bed camper and confirm the length of the extension you need.
I included a few videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Blue Ox
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TorkLift Camper Anchor Relocation Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Relocation Kit
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2500 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 30000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Front Tie-Downs
- Frame-Mounted
- Custom Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Front Tie-Downs
- Frame-Mounted
- Custom Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 24" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 24 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 36" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Trailers
- 36 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6500 lbs
- TorkLift
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TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear
- Camper Tie-Downs
- Rear Tie-Downs
- Frame-Mounted
- Custom Fit
- Powder Coated Steel
- TorkLift
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B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 6000 lbs TW
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- B and W
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