Trailer Hitch & 4 Foot Extension For 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

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I have a 1996 Dodge 3500 Dually. I have a camper on it. To tow my boat with the truck I need a 4 extension. Right now I have a factory 2 hitch. I would prefer a 2.5 or 3 hitch with the 4 extension. Can you help me with my purchase? Want to get correct hitch and extension on the 1st try.

asked by: Vernon B

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While we can get you a heavier-duty hitch and 4 foot extension, I checked all options and there isn't a 2-1/2" or 3" hitch for your 1996 Dodge Ram 3500. And the only option for a 4 foot extension is from TorkLift, and is actually going to require their hitch because of its dual receivers. So here is exactly what you need:

- TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver # TLD1100

- TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long # TLE1548

The SuperTruss will fit in the dual receivers and give you a strong connection; most hitch extenders reduce the tongue weight of your hitch by 50%, but because this is a dual receiver set up, that isn't the case, and this combo will have a 6,000 lb towing and 600 lb tongue weight capacity.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The current Torklift tie down part #TLD3101 that you have installed on your 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 only fits if you have the factory hitch. If you go with the SuperHitch part #TLD1100 you would need to change your rear tie down to the part #TLR3503.

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 5

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 6

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 7

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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Answer 8

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 9

There is not a plug and play adapter for your Lance connector that we are aware of. Typically this is installed by the Lance dealer. A junction box/7-way plug kit like #HS381-9000 is an option you have to convert the camper to match the 7-way RV…

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Answer 10

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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Answer 11

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 12

In order to use a hitch-mounted bike rack like the Swagman Original #S64152-2 that you were looking at while towing a vehicle, you will just need to add the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter #RM-077-4. This adapter will slide into the 2 inch…

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