Best Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2008 Ram 1500 Towing 5,000 lb Trailer With 600 lb Tongue Weight

Question:

What is the best hitch for a 2008 Ram 1500 to pull a 4750 lbs trailer with 600 lbs tongue weight?

asked by: Scott S

Expert Reply:

There is one option that is going to get the job done for your 2008 Ram 1500 to tow your nearly 5,000 lb trailer with a 600 lb tongue weight, which is from Draw-Tite:

- Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41929

The Draw-Tite # 41929 is the best for your Ram 1500 because while most hitches for your '08 Ram have a maximum tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs - and you don't want to be at the absolute limit - this hitch has a 1,200 lb tongue weight capacity, as well as 12,000 lbs for towing, so it's the right size for your towing needs relative to the other hitches that fit your truck.

I also wanted to mention, in case your '08 Ram 1500 does not have a trailer wiring harness, that the correct fit for that is the Hopkins Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM48925.

expert reply by: Kyle S