Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Ram 1500 - Draw-Tite Video

Sounds like your truck has a ball hole built into the bumper which is designed for mounting a hitch ball and you are looking for a hitch to fit underneath that. If this is the case the part #41948 would be exactly what you would need and would work…

To install a Class IV trailer hitch, like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #41948, on your 2016 Ram 1500 you will need to have the OEM trailer hitch removed. We do have options like this for 2500 and 3500 pickups but that is for heavy…

If you sourced a new bumper beam for your 2017 Ram 1500 that didn't have a factory hitch built into it you could then install an aftermarket Class IV hitch like the Draw Tite part #41948. If that was what you were planning on doing you'd be…

As far as TVs that operate off of a 12v power source, the Jensen #JTV4015DC is a great choice for a larger TV. If the outlets inside your camper for electronics operate of 110v electricity because of a converter, you'll need to use the AC/DC…

I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2005 Dodge Durango. It states that all 2005 Dodge Durango trucks are intended to tow trailers of up to 2,000 pounds without any added equipment or alterations to the standard model. It goes on…

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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…

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…

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.

Thanks for reaching out, Scott! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU74FR on our site is actually the same thing as the Blue Ox part number BX2418 and I like that removable pin style much more than the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit #e98945 with the fixed…

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

I do say those welds are bad and it appears the bumper is simply welded onto the back plate of the trailer rather than the frame. I recommend removing the entire bumper for the Mount-n-Lock Heavy-Haul'r Replacement RV Bumper #MNT43VR which you…