Does the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # DT45509 Fit a 2012 Ram 3500 HD?

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Will the DT45509 fit a 2012 ram 3500 Heavy Duty 4X4? One review listed said it would not.

asked by: Justin

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Yes, it will so long as you have a factory hitch. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # DT45509 is confirmed to fit the 2012 Ram 3500's with the factory hitch still installed. I checked with Draw-Tite and this hitch covers a wide range of models from 2003-2023. Their website says it will fit the 2012 3500 HD's but I recommended taking a look at the instructions. I have linked them below. It looks like this hitch requires quite a few specific modifications for each model year. I saw the review and it does not look like that customer followed the instructions. You will want to pay specific attention to the chassis spring mount location on the 3rd page if you're worried about the same issue.

Please feel free to email me back directly with any additional questions you may have.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Class V hitch we have for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with the best ground clearance is the Curt hitch part #C15809. It doesn't tuck right under the rear bumper like what you can see in the attached picture but it does sit the highest.

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Answer 2

In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C15704 which is a fit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, the distance from the top of the flange to the top of the hitch cross tube is 6.65" exactly.

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Answer 3

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C15704 does fit a 2008 Ram 1500 as long as the truck does not have a factory hitch.

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Answer 4

The factory hitch of your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has to stay on to install and use the Curt hitch part #C15809 that you referenced. You will need to install the bolts back through the hitch so that you can install the Curt hitch. If you wanted to do…

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Answer 5

If you look on page 275 of your owner's manual it gives a list of trailer towing weights based upon the Class of the hitch that is installed on your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. Class I - 2,000 lbs Class II - 3,500 lbs Class III - 5,000 lbs Class IV -…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help you. Removing the factory hitch is not necessary and will be difficult to remove based on how it was attached to your Ram 2500's bumper. Ultimately, it'll be up to you but it being on there will have zero effect on…

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Answer 7

The OEM hitch on your Ram truck is welded to a cross member located behind the rear bumper. The cross member is an integral part of the vehicle structure and should not be removed, according to Curt. There are other hitches available that would…

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Answer 8

The factory hitch on the 2004 Dodge Ram is welded to the bumper beam on the truck. The bumper beam is a round, curved piece of steel. In order to remove the factory hitch it would have to be torched off and you would not want to cut off any of the…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 11

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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