Can Sway Control Be Used with Class III OEM Trailer Hitch on 2022 Ram 1500

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Why can you not use a sway control on a dodge ram bighorn With the factory class three hitch

asked by: Terry

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The Class III OEM bumper mounted hitches for your 2022 Ram 1500 have a similar design to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13419 which is a simple 3-bolt installation that attaches to the bumper. It looks really clean but the bumper isn't a heavy-duty towing application so the pressure placed on it from a weight distribution system will be too much for the bolts, but from what I can see I'm not seeing any restrictions on using just sway control so something like the Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control # 335TSC-1000 or mechanical Curt Friction Sway Control # 17200 should be just fine. You'll want to double check this with your copy of the owner's manual.

If you're wanting/needing to use a weight distribution system for your towing setup then I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15005 instead because it uses more hardware that's installed directly to the frame of your truck so it's more durable and heavy duty.

To choose a weight distribution system you need to find the loaded tongue weight of your trailer and add that to the weight of any cargo sitting behind the rear axle of your Ram truck. Ideally you want this number to fall in the middle of the tongue weight range of your weight distribution system so if you can let me know what this adds up to I'd be more than happy to make a recommendation from the linked selection!

Attached is an installation video of the Draw-Tite hitch installed on a 2022 Ram 1500 for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you and have a perfect set up to pull your Winnebago Micro Minnie with your 2021 Ram 1500. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C13419. This is a custom fit 2" hitch receiver that has a 6,000 lbs gross…

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I took a look in the owner's manual for a 2019 Ram 1500 and it states that the towing capacity with the bumper hitch is 5,000 lbs. If you don't already have one, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13419 is what I recommend which…

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Answer 3

You can use the Curt #C13419 on your 2020 Ram 1500 and it will handle the weight of your 3800-lbs Winnebago Micro Minnie trailer, however if you're ever planning on towing anything larger there is a better solution. I recommend using the Curt…

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2022 is a split model year for the Ram 1500. There's the new body style, which is simply referred to as the Ram 1500, or the previous body style that's been carried over as the Ram 1500 Classic. Since the hitches aren't interchangeable…

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The longevity of the CURT Friction Style Sway Control System, #17200, or any similar system is going to depend on how it is used, how it is set, driving style and conditions, and any number of other factors. Even a rough estimate is tough to gauge.…

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For your 2019 Ram 1500 without the factory hitch we do have a hitch that is rated for use with weight distribution with the Draw Tite part #C15005 but the Curt #C13419 that you referenced is not rated for use with a WD system due to how it installs…

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Answer 7

Yes, installing a frame mounted trailer hitch on a 2019 Ram 1500 is much better for heavy duty towing than the standard bumper mounted trailer hitch as it not only allows for a higher capacity but it also allows for more leveling towing. The correct…

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Answer 8

I took a look at the Ram's owners manual and it states if the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs loaded, it should have its own brakes. Towing the 3500 lb trailer without braking could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal…

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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 10

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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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 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Can Sway Control Be Used with Class III OEM Trailer Hitch on 2022 Ram 1500

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