Front Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Ram 1500 for Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier

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I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Gen 5. I want to install a front hitch for a cargo rack/bike carrier. Is there an option that does not require the removal of the active air dam under the front bumper? Thanks!

asked by: Michael B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The only front hitch currently (May 2022) available for your 2020 Ram 1500 is the Curt # C87FR. This does require you to remove that front fascia air dam under the front bumper but you will need to make a cutout for the hitch receiver to fit through and then you'll reinstall it. This is pretty normal for pickup trucks and front receivers. Half the time you can install it without modifications and then the other half you do have to do light or heavy modifications.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C87FR will not interfere with the automatic air dam on your 2021 Ram 1500. See the attached photo which shows the hitch installed on a Ram 1500 like yours. The automatic air dam can be seen in the lower…

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Answer 2

The weight on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part #C87FR is just under 50 Lbs. This is also confirmed to fit your 202 Ram 1500.

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Answer 3

Yes, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C87FR is a great option for a front mount hitch on the 2020 Ram 1500 Lone Star. It is rated for a line pull of 9,000 lbs (winch) and vertical load of 500 lbs (tongue weight). I have attached…

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Answer 4

The tow hooks of your 2020 Ram 1500 do need to be permanently removed to install the Curt hitch #C87FR that you referenced. There isn't a similar hitch that would allow the tow hooks to remain.

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Answer 5

I do show that the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C87FR which is a fit for a 2019 Ram 1500 will interfere with the license plate but only when the hitch is in use. Therefore, if you don't have anything in the hitch then the plate…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Hi Jeff; thanks for the question and sturdy is definitely a good word for the etrailer tonneau that fits your 2022 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the etrailer Hard Tonneau Cover #e35DR. It's made of a fiberglass-reinforced plastic which is a…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH57RV will fit your 2020 Ram 1500 with the 5'7" bed and no Ram box. Unfortunately, this rack is only available in the silver color. We do offer the TruXedo Elevate Truck Bed Rack…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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