Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

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Sorry but I found the instructions on whether to get a 13326 confusing. One part said if mfg before 11/02 get 13326 and the next part said if mfg after 11/01 get a different one. My mfg date is 03/02. I seem to be after 11/01 and before 11/02 so I am confused. Please advise. I checked the distance between the holes on the cross member and it is 12.5inch so it seems 13326 is correct but not sure given above issue.

asked by: Herb J

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The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, # 13326, will fit your Ram.

If you plan on doing some towing then I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring use # C55504 if needed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Yes, if the build date on your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT was before 11/2002 (see door jamb sticker) then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13326 will replace the factory trailer hitch which is held in with four bolts. I confirmed this with Curt for…

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Answer 2

We do not have any trailer hitch receivers that mount behind the license plate on your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, but we do have a couple that bolt directly underneath it attached to your bumper. We have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver…

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If your truck was made in October of 2002, then you will need to look at the hitches for that build date, see link. You can use #13326 as long as the truck does not already have the factory hitch. I have included links to the instructions and a link…

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If your 2003 Dodge Ram was built after 11/1/02 then yes, the Draw Tite hitch part #75151 will fit it. This information will be in the door jamb with the other build info. Otherwise for a similar hitch you would want the part #75135. If you plan on…

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Yes, both the Curt trailer hitches you will fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 regardless of the bed size. The determining factor has more to do with the date that your truck was built: - Curt Hitch #13326 (models built before 11/01/02) - Curt Hitch #13333…

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The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, #75662, will not fit your Ram because it was made in 8/2002. The hitch you need is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75135. It is designed for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s that were made prior to 11/2002. I have…

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Answer 7

The bolt hole spacing on #75135 is 12-1/2 inches. This hitch receiver is designed to fit the Dodge Ram 1500, model years 2002 and 2003 without the factory hitch built before November 1, 2002.

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Answer 8

Thank you for the photo; due to the beam that hangs there isn't going to be a way for discontinued hitch 13320 to install properly on your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 because the beam will interfere. Instead you can use the Draw-Tite hitch #75135 which…

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Answer 9

We have one hitch solution for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 but it will require your truck to not have a factory hitch on it. For that you would want the part #75135. The Curt hitch part #C14020 that you referenced does not fit the long bed truck…

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I reached out to the hitch manufacturers regarding your situation and was told that for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with an 8' bed and production date of 03/2002 there is not a Class V hitch that will fit, nor is there a Class IV hitch. The Curt…

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Answer 11

I checked with Curt and the part #13326 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 without factory hitch that was built before November of 2002. I attached an install video for this hitch on a similar 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 for…

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Answer 12

I do have a great option for you, however the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75090 that you referenced will not fit your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This particular hitch is designed to fit certain model years of the Dodge Van and it won't…

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