Recommended Hitch for a 2018 Ram 1500 w/ a Factory Hitch
Question:
I have 2018 ram 1500 4x4 5.7 hemmi motor extra cab it has what looks like factory installed receiver but I want heavier hitch to pull 7000 lb trailer do you have class 3-4 hitch made to fit with factory receiver or can I take factory receiver off and install hitch for 2018 without factory receiver
asked by: Paul B
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can install a heavier duty hitch on your 2018 Ram 1500. You will need to remove the factory hitch first there are no options to add one and keep the factory hitch. Once this is done I recommend replacing it with the Curt Trailer Hitch item # 14374. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware.
The Curt item # 14374 has plenty of towing capacity for your 7,000 lbs trailer. It maxes out at 10,000 lbs without a weight distribution system and 12,000 lbs when you are using one.
I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Cast Center - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1500 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 15000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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