Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ram 1500 Classic for Small Utility Trailer Towing
Question:
I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Classic that does not have a hitch and I need to tow a smaller utility trailer with it. What all do I need to do this? I know I need a receiver.
asked by: Adam R
Expert Reply:
For a light duty towing application for your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic without the towing package the hitch you'd want is the etrailer.com part # E98852 because it's an easy install, has more capacity than you'd need at 6,000 lbs trailer weight, and has a great price. Since your truck has a factory 7-way and a small utility trailer would require a 4-way the wiring kit you'd want is the part # C55384 which installs in line with the 7-way and gives you a 4-way.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
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