Recommended Hitch for a 2018 Ram 1500 w/out a Factory Hitch
Question:
Will this fit a 2018 Ram 1500 without a hitch?
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
Yes, it will. The etrailer Hitch item # e98852 is confirmed to fit the 2018 Ram 1500's that did not come with a hitch from the factory. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware.
I really like the etrailer Hitch item # e98852 because it bolts to the brace behind your bumper. This is one of if not the easiest hitches to install on a vehicle. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight. These capacities can be increased to 10,000 lbs and 1,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution system.
I have attached an installation video below so you can see what this hitch looks like once installed.
To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- etrailer
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