Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Ram 1500 Video

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…

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.

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…

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

Hi Tim; the Malone SeaWing #MPG113MD can be mounted to the roof of your Ram 1500. As long as the crossbar spread is at least 24" the kayak carrier will fit. I recommend getting the Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack #RR38ZE. The crossbars will mount…

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…

Since your weight distribution hitch is working to keep your 2020 Ram 1500 level I recommend going for the lighter Blue #SSR-307-40 springs. These have the 1" spacer as well like the heavier Black #SSR-307-47 springs which you can take out or…

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

Hey there Stormy, I think we can figure this out, as there are a quite a few options. First, let's just discount the heavy-duty rack, as those are just oddly shaped crossbars and there's nothing HD about them (like you mentioned, they have…

A Reese Revolution and a Sidewinder Pin Box are essentially the same thing. It is simply called a Revolution when it comes as OEM/factory equipment on a trailer. The aftermarket product is called the Sidewinder. There are some very minor differences…

To tow a 5th wheel trailer with your truck that has a Hauler bed and a recessed gooseneck hitch installed, there are a few different options. Since the goosneck hitch is already installed the easiest way would be to adapt either the truck or trailer…