How Wide Of A Frame Can The Curt 31604 Front Mount Hitch Fit?

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What is the width between the mounting arms of this front receiver hitch? Interested in the distance between the vertical tabs front which attach to the truck frame. Thank you

asked by: Dan B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I measured the width of the Curt front mount hitch # 31604 and it is right at 37" (give or take 1/8"). This is also designed specifically to fit the following vehicles:

1994 to 1998 Dodge Ram Pickup
1999 to 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup excluding the Sport models
2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Curt Front Mount Hitch 31604 Measurement
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Answer 1

If you look at the diagram from the installation instructions I've provided for you, you'll be able to see that the flanges of the front mounted receiver attach to the sides of the frame members, and the crossbar of the hitch will sit…

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Answer 2

For your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #31604. This hitch requires no drilling, but does require you to either trim or remove the air dam under your front bumper. If you trim the air dam, a 2x2 inch…

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Answer 3

Hey Shawn, The dimensional differences between the Curt #31604 and Draw-Tite #65003 are so miniscule that there really isn't a better option from this point of view. The pictures are from different trim packages so it can be a bit deceiving on…

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We don't have any concealed front hitches available for your 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. Probably the best option would be the Curt hitch part #31604 which I attached an install picture for that shows where it will be once installed.

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Answer 5

The Curt #31604 might work, though without knowing the exact location of your stabilizer it would be difficult to give you a definitive answer. I have linked the directions of the Curt hitch for you which detail how it is installed and taking a look…

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Answer 6

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 7

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 8

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 10

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 11

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 12

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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