Hitch Applications for a 2003 Dodge Truck
Question:
I have a 2003 build date July 2002 Vin 1D7HA18N73S102495 .. it has an OEM Hitch with a hole for a ball in the middle of the bumper. The sides possible bolts are empty ..No bolts in there. I am trying to something like product 13326 ,but I am NOT sure if it is going to work in this truck. The reason NOT to use the bumper hitch is that the bumper cover gets damage all the time.
asked by: Eduvigis R
Expert Reply:
I would recommend the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch, item # 14361, for your 2003 Dodge truck. This is a frame mount hitch which will not require you to remove the knockouts in the factory bumper cover and it has a higher towing capacity which will allow for more towing options and greater safety when towing. There are no pitfalls to this hitch that I know of.
The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, item # 13326, is also a good hitch the only downfall is that if the tongue is overloaded the bumper will be damaged along with the hitch.
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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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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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