Hi from new guy

[Z-dculus]

Hi everyone! just came across this forum. I picked up a 2014 1500 Express (w/black package) yesterday. Its my FIRST truck, although my company has a ton of pickups so I drive them a lot. Has the hemi w/ 8 spd and I absolutely love it so far.

My first question, since I haven't quite figured out the search function on here yet: I'd like to pick up a class IV hitch and find a million when I look for them. Are there any brands better than others? What are some recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Big Blue Hemi]

You could go with a factory hitch but any of the top brands are good. Just find one that sits nice under the bumper.

 

[OutlawTrucker]

Curt 13333 is the one you need. The hitch bar is already there. Just needs the receiver bracket.

 

[Buddy]

Welcome!!

 

[audio1der]

Welcome aboard. As mentioned above, stick with an established brand and you'll be fine.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Curt 13333 is the one you need. The hitch bar is already there. Just needs the receiver bracket.

I like this hitch the biggest problem is its a class 3 rated to 6000lbs (I used this hitch on my 06 worked awesome) If u ever plan on towing more you need to step up to the class 4. Factory mopar part number is 82213205. Here are some other brands that are class 4 Trailer Hitches, Hitch Accessories, Hitch Wiring


Edit: sorry I just did some more research with weight distribution hitch the curt 13333 will do 1000 tounge weight and 10000 trailer weight.

And welcome!

 

[RyanJM]

I just got a factory class 4 that comes on the Rams from a dodge dealer that sell parts on eBay. Was just under $100 with shipping and a lot cheaper than local dealers were charging and it was a easy install.

 

[Z-dculus]

Thanks everyone!

 

[2014StormTrooper]

welcome!

 

[audio1der]

I just got a factory class 4 that comes on the Rams from a dodge dealer that sell parts on eBay. Was just under $100 with shipping and a lot cheaper than local dealers were charging and it was a easy install.

Smart. Why would anyone suggest buying a class 3 hitch?? Not wise IMO.

 

[14hemiexpress]

Smart. Why would anyone suggest buying a class 3 hitch?? Not wise IMO.

Most are class 3/4 is how they rate them... I'm not sure how they do that. The class 3 we are suggesting rated to 10,000 lbs witch is higher than the tow capacity of the truck, and they only take 30-45 min to bolt on insted of 2 hours to remove the factory bumper hitch and replace it with the full reciver.

 

[audio1der]

Most are class 3/4 is how they rate them... I'm not sure how they do that. The class 3 we are suggesting rated to 10,000 lbs witch is higher than the tow capacity of the truck, and they only take 30-45 min to bolt on insted of 2 hours to remove the factory bumper hitch and replace it with the full reciver.

If they're rated for 1,000TW & 10,000 towing, I understand.
All the setups in your link appear to be Class IV.
I subscribe to "do it right", and would not put a class III on regardless of rating, but some might. What's a few more bucks not to know it will do whatever the truck is made for, for as long as the truck is around? My $.02

 

[Copperhead7310]

They're pretty easy to install, videos on youtube I'll see if I can find one. I have used the Curt 13333 and had no problems with it, it just depends on what you're hauling I guess.

 

[OutlawTrucker]

The curt 13333 is stupid easy to install. 3 bolts. 10 minute job. Takes longer to gather the tools than to do the job.


I just installed one myself.

 

[PippinAin'tEasy]

Welcome! It gets thick in here.

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