New RAM Hitch

JumboJet wrote:

egarant wrote:
Purchasing a new 2013 RAM, went to the dealer to look at the hitch in anticipation of purchasing a Torklift Super Hitch....I've helped my buddy install one on his FORD, they are bolt on units. Remove old, install new.

The RAM hitch doesn't look like you can un-bolt it from the frame, looks like it is integrated in the frame, probably so they can get the highest rating.

Putting a single solid extension, like what Reese sells will drop the towing capacity severely.

Anyone change out a 2013 3500 RAM hitch yet?

I am trying to understand why you would need to change the hitch. The receiver hitch on my new 2013 3500 is a 2.5" Class V, and yes, integrated, which means to me stronger than a bolt-on. The hitch is advertised as:

The 3500 Heavy Duty has had its trailer capacity bumped up to 30,000 pounds compared it its nearest competitor’s 23,100 pounds. What’s more, it’s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating), which includes the weight of the truck, trailer, and the load being carried, has been upped to 37,600 pounds compared to the other guys’ 30,500. Ram 2500s have had their capacities also increased to 18,350 and 25,000 pounds, leading the 3/4-ton class.

Also new for 2013 are a factory-integrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch mount, a 17,000-pound Class V hitch with 1800 pounds of tongue weight

Just remember what they are talking about is the "normal" class V ratings which means 17,000 pounds trailer and 1,800 tongue weight with a weight distribution hitch. For load bearing hitch a class V is rated for 12,000 pounds trailer and 1,200 tongue. That means that with a 24" extension you are down to 6,000 trailer and 600 tongue. The Reese Titan I had on my 2012 2500 was rated for 18,000 trailer and 2,000 tongue weight carrying and 18,000 and 2,500 tongue with weight distribution hitch. I wish the Reese would fit my 2013 3500 but it doesn't.

portscanner wrote:

egarant wrote:
Purchasing a new 2013 RAM, went to the dealer to look at the hitch in anticipation of purchasing a Torklift Super Hitch....I've helped my buddy install one on his FORD, they are bolt on units. Remove old, install new.

The RAM hitch doesn't look like you can un-bolt it from the frame, looks like it is integrated in the frame, probably so they can get the highest rating.

Putting a single solid extension, like what Reese sells will drop the towing capacity severely.

Anyone change out a 2013 3500 RAM hitch yet?

I dont understand. Why dont you get a Super Hitch? I have one on my RAM. The Super Hitch for the RAM truck utilizes the existing factory hitch.

This! Works great for me!

egarant wrote:
Purchasing a new 2013 RAM, went to the dealer to look at the hitch in anticipation of purchasing a Torklift Super Hitch....I've helped my buddy install one on his FORD, they are bolt on units. Remove old, install new.

The RAM hitch doesn't look like you can un-bolt it from the frame, looks like it is integrated in the frame, probably so they can get the highest rating.

Putting a single solid extension, like what Reese sells will drop the towing capacity severely.

Anyone change out a 2013 3500 RAM hitch yet?

I am trying to understand why you would need to change the hitch. The receiver hitch on my new 2013 3500 is a 2.5" Class V, and yes, integrated, which means to me stronger than a bolt-on. The hitch is advertised as:

The 3500 Heavy Duty has had its trailer capacity bumped up to 30,000 pounds compared it its nearest competitor’s 23,100 pounds. What’s more, it’s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating), which includes the weight of the truck, trailer, and the load being carried, has been upped to 37,600 pounds compared to the other guys’ 30,500. Ram 2500s have had their capacities also increased to 18,350 and 25,000 pounds, leading the 3/4-ton class.

Also new for 2013 are a factory-integrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch mount, a 17,000-pound Class V hitch with 1800 pounds of tongue weight

I'm getting ready to order a Torklift Magnum hitch so I can use my superhitch extension on our new 2014 Ram dually. Where is the best place to order these? Tweety's? They don't show the right part number on their website so I'll have to give them a call.

Does anyone else make a hitch like the Superhitch Magnum with the dual receiver? We want to be able to tow our 10K lbs horse trailer with a 36" extension.

Looks like its a fairly easy install.

kerry4951 wrote:

egarant wrote:


I have Torklift a call this morning, FireGuard, you are correct, they said you have to lift the bed and remove the bumper to remove the stock hitch.

Thats a ridiculous set up! Things like a hitch should be made to service without that much hassle should the need arise.JMHO

It is not ridiculous. If you ever saw how it is mounted you would probably wish they all did it that way. I saw mine while the bed was off for a rebuild after a dead tree feel on it and all I can say is WOW that thing is not gonna move. I like it a lot better than others I have seen. JMHO.

egarant wrote:


I have Torklift a call this morning, FireGuard, you are correct, they said you have to lift the bed and remove the bumper to remove the stock hitch.

Thats a ridiculous set up! Things like a hitch should be made to service without that much hassle should the need arise.JMHO

What I am really looking for is the extension of the hitch out to the back of my truck camper so I can tow.

I have Torklift a call this morning, FireGuard, you are correct, they said you have to lift the bed and remove the bumper to remove the stock hitch.

They so make a bolt on unit that mates just under the stock hitch that makes it the same as their Super Hitch, model D1104. You can then use the Super Truss Extension to get the receiver to the back of your truck camper.

Problem solved!!

egarant wrote:
Purchasing a new 2013 RAM, went to the dealer to look at the hitch in anticipation of purchasing a Torklift Super Hitch....I've helped my buddy install one on his FORD, they are bolt on units. Remove old, install new.

The RAM hitch doesn't look like you can un-bolt it from the frame, looks like it is integrated in the frame, probably so they can get the highest rating.

Putting a single solid extension, like what Reese sells will drop the towing capacity severely.

Anyone change out a 2013 3500 RAM hitch yet?

I dont understand. Why dont you get a Super Hitch? I have one on my RAM. The Super Hitch for the RAM truck utilizes the existing factory hitch.

You're right, the factory hitch attaches to a welded into the frame cross-member. I got around this problem by installing a Curt Bolt-on commercial hitch (# C-15800; 2.5" - $285) good for a whopping 2,700lbs...Hitch bolts right on to stock Dodge frame rails (beneath stock hitch) without drilling. I'll PM you...

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Curt/C15800.html

3 tons

If its the same as the 3rd gen Rams, you have to lift the bed slightly to get it off.
The Reese Titan bolts on under the stock hitch.
When I had my 11' Lance I used a solid 2"x2" bar in the stock hitch and used U bolts to attach it to the Reese, creating the super hitch design. It wasn't as strong as the Super hitch but it helped.