I just ordered a 2016 Ram 3500 and I know it will sit much higher than my 2012 Ram 1500 and im curious if I need to buy a new hitch shank. Could you please let me know how high it is from the ground to the bottom of the receiver. Im not sure how long it will be till I get it so if I need to get one I would like to get one prior to camping season next year. Its a 1200lb equalizer with standard shank. I plan on using it with the new truck. Shouldnt feel that 7500lb camper with the 6.7 cummins with the aisin transmission. Ordered the truck so its all ready when we uprade to a fifth wheel.Thanks!

Why don't you go by the dealer's lot with a tape measure. That's what I did when I was worried about rail height. 4WD vehicles may be different BTW.

X2...All trucks are different...tape measure is a sure bet

The new RAM will come with a 2.5" Receiver. The adapter to 2" that comes with truck is a sloppy fit. I would get a new 2.5 hitch. Chris

agesilaus wrote:Why don't you go by the dealer's lot with a tape measure. That's what I did when I was worried about rail height. 4WD vehicles may be different BTW.Tried that when i ordered but neither dealer i visited had a 3500 on the lot. They were both smaller dealers who dont do a lot of heavy duty sales. Ive read that the 2500 sit higher so I didnt want to bother with those or a drw. It doesnt have to be spot on, but a couple numbers when averaged would probably get me close enough to tell me if I should be good or not.Ive already found the 2.5" shank with a longer drop that will work with my hitch on etrailer but wasnt going to purchase unless I either found I needed the extra drop or two, the hitch felt too sloppy with the adapter.

You will need a drop shank for sure. I had to go buy a 9" drop shank for mine.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 02, 2016
That 3500 won't sag as much as the 1500 once loaded either unless you had the WD bars cranked way up on the 1500.
I'd guess the new truck won't drop but an inch or 2 total with all the tongue weight so figure that into the drop as well. Unless you're getting a height adjustable hitch maybe wait til you can hook up the new truck for a real measurement.
spoon059
Explorer II
Jan 02, 2016
2012Oudoorsman wrote:
Any chance it has any part # on it. I had a hard time finding any husky shanks online. Camping world is the only close dealer and this one is horrible so I refuse to purchase from them. I found the equalizer one for $155 on etrailer.

Unfortunately I don't know what the part number was. It was on a sticker that immediately came off. I paid $80 for my shank in store. It was cheaper than buying on-line, plus I needed it NOW... I had bought the new truck a week before we went camping and we have a STEEP driveway. Without the proper drop shank I would have been stuck trying to leave the driveway!

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