Commercial Duty Class V Hitch, 2-1/2", fits 2003-08 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2003-13 Doodge/Ram 2500, 3500 - 20,000 lb. Capacity

Commercial Duty Class V Hitch, 2-1/2", fits 2003-08 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2003-13 Doodge/Ram 2500, 3500 - 20,000 lb. Capacity.

Similar to Draw-Tite 45509

This Dodge Ram hitch is tested for extreme towing, rated for a weight carrying capacity of 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 2,700 pounds tongue weight. It also has a weight distribution hitch rating of 20,000 pounds WD and 2,700 pounds WDTW. This makes it ideal for towing all manner of large utility trailers, flatbed equipment haulers, livestock trailers, full-size travel trailers and much more (never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). This class V hitch is also equipped with large safety chain loops, providing a solid mounting point for heavy-duty hooks and safety chains for added security on the road.

To complement the superior towing capacity of this hitch and your truck, all Commercial Duty class 5 hitches come with an industry-standard 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" receiver tube opening. The hitch receiver is strengthened with a steel collar welded into place, and it readily accepts the largest of towing accessories -- anything with a standard 2-1/2" shank. It is ideal for heavy-duty ball mounts, pintle hitches, weight distribution hitches and more.

2011 and newer models - Rear spring hanger brackets must be mounted above the frame or hitch cannot be installed.

There have been isolated cases of trucks with optional bottom of rear frame spring shackle mounts. These bottom of frame shackle mounts will not allow the hitch to be installed. Inspect truck for these shackles before ordering hitch. See diagram top left corner of sheet 3 of the 45509 instructions, this diagram shows a top of frame mounted spring shackle that is required for hitch to install.