Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: WadeMetzinger]
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06/06/12 10:19 PM
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Wouldn't catch me using that to tow 10K!!!
Are you towing with a 2003 - 2008 Dodge 3/4 ton, take a look, I bet it's what your towing with.
But I agree, I would rather it be a 1 piece hitch.
I've been using this to two 10,000lb trailer since 2004, many many miles.
No I have a '95 3500. Class 5 hitch. No possible way for flex or anything with that piece. The outsides of the receiver rest against the spring perches. It was a tight fit between them. Also added an extra metal brace on each side that was supplied in the hitch kit.
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Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: challengermike]
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06/06/12 11:38 PM
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towing weight didn't do that, tongue weight did. trailers need to be scaled and set up properly.
But that over the counter dodge bolt on hitch you had was the same as i added to my 1/2 ton daytona and it was only rated at 5K towing with a 500 lb tongue weight.
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Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: bigtimeauto]
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06/06/12 11:50 PM
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Here is what was added to your truck from the dealer: https://www.dodgeparts.com/product_info....122f3659cc43726Hitch 2003-2008 (Part Number-82207911AB) Click to enlarge Designed as a one-piece welded assembly for added strength, Mopar's Hitch Receivers match your vehicle's towing capacity. Covered with two-layered E-coated paint finish to resist rust. Features a 5,000-lb tow rating, 500-lb tongue weight rating, 2.0" opening Note: (for trucks built After November 2002 Check your door sticker for the build date . Hitch for 2003 built before november 2002 is listed on the site as 2002 .Not for SRT-10) Fits Model: Ram Truck Fits Model Year(s): 2003-2008 Price: $123.60 Current Reviews: 7 This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 31 December, 2002.
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Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: bigtimeauto]
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06/07/12 12:06 AM
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You are right, mine was added at the dealership but the sticker on it out of the Mopar box said 1,200 tongue and 12,000 tow capacit, I'll shoot a picture of it tomorrow.
Rt66jim works as a doge dealership as a parts manager and had him look it up for me in case i couldn't get mine fixed and he found the part number and verified It was rated at 1,200 and 12,000lbs WDH.
But I agree with you guys, I'll be ordering a real class V hitch when I get back. I'm heading out tomorrow for Monster Mopar at 7am or I would do it this weekend. I feel confident that it will make this trip, repaired and braced so better than it was and it has lasted 155,000 miles and a lot of those were towing my trailer.
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Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: WadeMetzinger]
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06/07/12 12:29 AM
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I have the same "hitch" on my 2002 Ram quad cab.It's a Draw Tite and says I can tow 10K with it.I only have 5500# loaded,I tow the Demon and a open trailer but I think I'll switch the hitch.I have been using it for 10 years now with no problem.
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Re: Close call, almost lost my trailer and Cuda on the way
[Re: ZIPPY]
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07/14/12 02:38 PM
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Just got a good look at mine. Same rig and there are several places around the reciever that are not welded that could have been to make it stronger. I'll be working mine over!
Yeah, it's got a smallblock.
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