Best Trailer Hitch that Will Fit Under Factory Hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Question:
will not fit with factory hitch? can i remove the factory hitch to install this on my 2007 dodge 3500 crew cab 4x4 long bed
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
The issue with the factory hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 is that the hitch is actually welded to a sort of u-shaped support piece of steel. So because of this design the factory hitch cannot be removed.
You will need a version that fits beneath the factory hitch such as # C15809. I have linked a video to the right showing how this hitch installs.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK25318. It comes with a ball mount with 1-1/2 inch rise or 3 inch drop, a 2-5/16 inch ball, and a ball bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
You truck probably already has a factory installed 7-Way but on the off chance that it does not, you can use # 119178KIT to add a 4-Way flat wiring harness.
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Tekonsha Tail Light Converter with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 1-1/2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2700 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2700 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2-1/2" Hitches - 1-1/2" Rise or 3" Drop - 18,000 lbs
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- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
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- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Ball Mount Kit
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2700 lbs TW
- 18000 lbs GTW
- 18000 lbs WD GTW
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2700 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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