Best receiver to get?

DatacomGuy · Aug 23, 2013

I want to add a hitch receiver to my 1500.. I don't plan on towing a lot. Hope to get a boat in a year or so, but its not priority. Focus is on the ability to tow a flatbed and uhaul trailer if/when i need one..

I'm sure this has been asked a dozen times. But.. whats the best to get, or are they all created equal?

WhiteExpress · Aug 23, 2013

I purchased a Curt Class IV from etrailer.
I had zero issue with it. It's a BEEFY unit, it was total over kill.

You can get the factory style part that bolts on to the existing 'hitch' in the bumper.
It is also a Class IV (from what I saw looking at trucks on the dealer lot)
They are ~$80 if I recall.

RedRam20s · Aug 23, 2013

The one from Dodge is the best looking IMO and can haul as much as your truck can handle.

DatacomGuy · Aug 23, 2013

RedRam20s said:
The one from Dodge is the best looking IMO and can haul as much as your truck can handle.

Didnt even think about OEM. Pretty affordable on eBay, i'll prob go this route. Thanks!

Graygoose · Aug 23, 2013

I put this one on.
Reese Part res44603 - Class III/IV Professional Trailer Hitch

HEMI1529 · Sep 13, 2013

I used the Reese like above^^^

hounddog · Sep 15, 2013

WhiteExpress said:
I purchased a Curt Class IV from etrailer.
I had zero issue with it. It's a BEEFY unit,...

Plus, they're American made.

My new 20k 5th wheel hitch was exactly, and I do mean EXACTLY $1.00 more than the Drawtite 16k which is made in Mexico. Better warranty as well.

Now how on Earth can anyone justify NOT buying American?

Bigdaddy · Sep 15, 2013

hounddog said:
Plus, they're American made.

My new 20k 5th wheel hitch was exactly, and I do mean EXACTLY $1.00 more than the Drawtite 16k which is made in Mexico. Better warranty as well.

Now how on Earth can anyone justify NOT buying American?

I agree, even if it were a little more I would still American as much as I can.

DatacomGuy · Sep 15, 2013

Where can i buy one of these in town? Reese or Curt, or etc?

I need one within the next week or so. What stores might stock?

smiley · Sep 15, 2013

A hitch and go or uhaul might have them in a pinch. I say go heavy as you can and I agree buy American if you can. I am pretty sure the factory one hooks to the frame with tubes not like the one above.

Graygoose · Sep 16, 2013

hounddog said:
Plus, they're American made.

My new 20k 5th wheel hitch was exactly, and I do mean EXACTLY $1.00 more than the Drawtite 16k which is made in Mexico. Better warranty as well.

Now how on Earth can anyone justify NOT buying American?

I would, but my Ram was built in Mexico.

DatacomGuy · Sep 16, 2013

smiley3303 said:
A hitch and go or uhaul might have them in a pinch. I say go heavy as you can and I agree buy American if you can. I am pretty sure the factory one hooks to the frame with tubes not like the one above.

Ill check it out, thank you.

hounddog · Sep 17, 2013

Graygoose said:
I would, but my Ram was built in Mexico.

So was mine. On purpose to be frank. But it was more an anti-UAW move on my part than anything else.

Other than trying to put a knife in the UAW's collective backs, why not buy American? The argument that it's too expensive to manufacture here doesn't hold water.

Graygoose · Sep 17, 2013

hounddog said:
Other than trying to put a knife in the UAW's collective backs, why not buy American? The argument that it's too expensive to manufacture here doesn't hold water.

Economics doesnt agree. People look for cheaper.

Ramunit · Sep 17, 2013

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