Can The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13015 Be Installed With Bolts Rather Than The Carriage Bolts?

Question:

My 2002 Dodge Ram Van 2500 has weldnuts at the hitch location. Is there any reason that I cant install Curt hitch 13015 by using automotive bolts instead of the carriage bolts?

asked by: Dave W

Expert Reply:

While I have seen reviews that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13015 was able to be installed with bolts on a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van I cannot recommend doing this. Since the instructions only show the installation being done with the included carriage bolts any failure would be blamed on an incorrect installation. Instead you would want to use the Draw-Tite # 75140 which comes with both styles of hardware and has additional brackets that are likely needed to support the receiver when using the factory weld nuts.

expert reply by: Bud M