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Crambo
Explorer
Oct 22, 2015

Anyone towing conventional with 2013-15 Ram 2500

I've heard some talk on other forums about the factory hitches breaking on the 4th generation ram trucks when towing and I'm curious if yall have anything to report. I've had trouble located a definitive guide that tells the load rating of the factory hitch. It is noted as a class 5 and it accommodates a 2.5 inch ball mount. I'm gonna run a WDH with my trailer but I'd still like to feel comfy that this factory hitch is up to the task.
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  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2015
    Crambo wrote:
    I've heard some talk on other forums about the factory hitches breaking on the 4th generation ram trucks when towing and I'm curious if yall have anything to report. I've had trouble located a definitive guide that tells the load rating of the factory hitch. It is noted as a class 5 and it accommodates a 2.5 inch ball mount. I'm gonna run a WDH with my trailer but I'd still like to feel comfy that this factory hitch is up to the task.


    It's rated for 1800 lbs. No issues with mine as of yet.
  • mkirsch's avatar
    mkirsch
    Nomad II
    Oct 22, 2015
    2-1/2" WD shanks are available, so you could eliminate at least half of that slop.
  • CampingN_C_'s avatar
    CampingN_C_
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2015
    I haven't towed much with mine yet but I've noticed the design looks a lot like the OE hitch on my old 2500HD that was know to have issues. I think it's odd there's no rating sticker on it too.
    Mine also has a ton of play in it that I don't really care for.
  • Rotzilla's avatar
    Rotzilla
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2015
    I have a 13 2500 and pull a 30' 9k toyhauler. I have not had any issues with the hitch breaking. I have however bent a hitch pin, I believe this is due to the additional play that the 2" to 2.5" adapter creates.

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