Dodge Ram 5500 Trailer Hitch – Class V

A CURT trailer hitch is the key to pursuing your passions, whether you’re taking the family boat out for an afternoon on the water or packing up the mountain bikes for a day on the trails. This CURT class 2 hitch is perfect for towing a small trailer, such as a boat trailer, lightweight camper or utility trailer. It can also be used to mount a hitch cargo carrier or bike rack (never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Like all CURT custom hitches, this class 2 trailer hitch is made for a vehicle-specific fit. It is engineered to seamlessly integrate with select years of the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager (see application info to verify fitment). It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. It is also equipped with 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ hitch receiver to accept the included ball mount. The ball mount that comes with this hitch kit has a 3/4″ trailer ball hole and can be positioned in the drop or rise orientation for level towing with your specific trailer (trailer ball not included). Like all CURT custom receiver hitches, this class 2 hitch is designed, manufactured, finished and tested with the utmost care. It is engineered for a precise fit, easy installation, maximum towing strength and an integrated look on the vehicle. It is also tested to SAE J684 protocols for safety. This class 2 trailer hitch is finished with our industry-leading dual-coat process for unparalleled rust, chip and UV resistance. It is descaled for a smooth surface, submersed in liquid A-coat for rust prevention inside and out, covered with a highly durable powder coat, and finally co-cured for a dependable shield against the elements. This class 2 hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and mounting hardware for a complete installation.

Product Features:

• Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ ball mount features a 3/4″ hole to accept a trailer ball shank
• Ball mount can be flipped to provide drop or rise for level towing
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

Whatever your task at hand — whether it’s launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close — CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 5,000 lbs. GTW and 500 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 5,500 lbs. WD and 550 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2″ receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Product Features:

• Rated to 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (5,500 lbs. WD / 550 lbs. WDTW)
• Custom-made in an OEM style for specific vehicles
• Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

When we came to the limits of towing capacity, we wanted to know what else was out there. What could we discover off the beaten path? So, we kept going. CURT class 5 Xtra Duty hitches begin a class of their own, beyond class 4 and beyond anything the standards dictate. They are designed for the hard road where only full-size pickup trucks, vans and SUVs dare to tread. They are capable of pulling almost any heavy-duty trailer, including toy haulers, dump trailers, logging trailers, small yacht trailers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). This particular Xtra Duty class 5 trailer hitch offers a gross trailer weight capacity of 15,000 lbs. and an extra-high tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs. It features a 2″ x 2″ receiver tube opening to accept a ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory, such as a cargo carrier or winch mount. It is designed to be a custom-fit trailer hitch for certain years of the Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 (to verify compatibility with your vehicle, see application info). For a little extra towing power and stability, this class 5 hitch can also be used in combination with a weight distributing hitch. It is rated for 16,000 lbs. WD and 1,600 lbs. WDTW. In our drive to create a more powerful hitch, CURT has not neglected the finer details. Our class 5 trailer hitches are welded with precision and go through multiple stages of cleaning to create a smooth surface that is ready to accept our co-cured finish. To protect them from corrosion, chipping and UV damage, these hitches are immersed in a liquid A-coat and then finished in a high-quality black carbide powder coat. They come with grade-8 mounting hardware for solid installation.

Product Features:

• Rated to 15,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 1,500 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (16,000 lbs. WD / 1,600 lbs. WDTW)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Constructed with a large, powerful main body
• Protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Features wide safety chain openings for heavy-duty hooks
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

Whatever your task at hand — whether it’s launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close — CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 2500 Van and 3500 Van (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 6,000 lbs. GTW and 600 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 10,000 lbs. WD and 1,000 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2″ receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Product Features:

• Rated to 6,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 600 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (10,000 lbs. WD / 1,000 lbs. WDTW)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

Whatever your task at hand — whether it’s launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close — CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 6,000 lbs. GTW and 600 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 10,000 lbs. WD and 1,000 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2″ receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Product Features:

• Rated to 6,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 600 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (10,000 lbs. WD / 1,000 lbs. WDTW)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

In the world of commercial towing, more is expected. A job cannot be completed if the equipment cannot handle the workload. That is why CURT developed the Commercial Duty class 5 trailer hitch. Constructed from steel and engineered for power, these class 5 hitches are designed to complement the towing power of full-size, commercial pickup trucks, including diesels and chassis cabs. They can easily handle a variety of oversize trailers, including toy and car haulers, livestock trailers, dumper trailers, large flatbed trailers, large boat trailers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). This particular class 5 hitch features a gross trailer weight capacity of 20,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 2,700 lbs. It is designed to be a custom trailer hitch for certain years of the Chevy Silverado 3500, 3500 HD or 3500 Classic, Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 or 5500, GMC Sierra 3500, 3500 HD or 3500 Classic and Ram 3500, 4500 or 5500 (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see application info). All CURT Commercial Duty class 5 hitches feature a 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ receiver tube opening to accept the strongest of ball mounts and towing accessories. They are perfect for mounting standard ball mounts, pintle mounts, tow hooks and weight distribution hitches as well as winch mounts and cargo carriers. CURT class 5 tow hitches are protected by a co-curing of liquid A-coat and carbide black powder coat finish. They also mount with grade-8 hardware, included with each hitch.

Product Features:

• Rated to 20,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 2,700 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (20,000 lbs. WD / 2,700 lbs. WDTW)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Constructed with a large, powerful main body
• Protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Features wide safety chain openings for heavy-duty hooks
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

A CURT front trailer hitch allows you to use the front end of your vehicle for a variety of towing applications. They can be used for mounting a winch, a snow plow, a number of towing accessories and can even be used for some trailering applications. When space is limited, a front trailer hitch is commonly used to hold a cargo carrier, freeing up space inside the vehicle for extra cargo and making the rear mount receiver available to pull a trailer. At the boat ramp, your boat trailer can be hitched up to the front receiver hitch, giving you better control over the trailer as you launch. Some of the other accessories that can be used with a front tow hitch are the CURT winch mount, step pad, license plate holder, spare tire mount, skid shield and tow hooks. All CURT front trailer hitches provide a useful receiver tube to accept a 2″ x 2″ shank, and they are commonly used on trucks, vans and SUVs. This front trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. GTW and 350 lbs. TW. It also has a straight-line pull rating of 9,000 lbs. It is designed to be a custom trailer hitch for certain years of the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see application info). It comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Features:

• Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with a tow hook or shackle mount (9,000 lbs. straight-line pull)
• Ideal for attaching a snow plow, cargo carrier or other front hitch mount
• Allows for easy maneuvering of a trailer into a tight spot
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning

Class III Trailer Hitch

Product Features:

• 2″ Square Receiver Tube Opening
• Max-E-Loader receivers are designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles
• The longer side bracket design distributes the towing load over a greater portion of the tow vehicle frame
• Neat Appearance, All Frame Attachments
• A-Coat Base with Black Powder Coat Finish
• Rated up to 6,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Carrying (WC)
• Rated up to 10,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Distributing (WD)
• Solid All-Welded Construction for Maximum Strength and Safety
• Custom Built According to Manufacturer & Model Year
• Ensures Perfect Fit and Top Towing Performance
• Computer-Aided Design and Fatigue Stress Testing
• Designed to Withstand Road Abuse Within Specified Capacities

A CURT trailer hitch is the key to pursuing your passions, whether you’re taking the family boat out for an afternoon on the water or packing up the mountain bikes for a day on the trails. This CURT class 2 hitch is perfect for towing a small trailer, such as a boat trailer, lightweight camper or utility trailer. It can also be used to mount a hitch cargo carrier or bike rack (never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Like all CURT custom hitches, this class 2 trailer hitch is made for a vehicle-specific fit. It is engineered to seamlessly integrate with select years of the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager (see application info to verify fitment). It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. It is also equipped with 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ hitch receiver to accept the included ball mount. The ball mount that comes with this hitch kit has a 3/4″ trailer ball hole and can be positioned in the drop or rise orientation for level towing with your specific trailer (trailer ball not included). Like all CURT custom receiver hitches, this class 2 hitch is designed, manufactured, finished and tested with the utmost care. It is engineered for a precise fit, easy installation, maximum towing strength and an integrated look on the vehicle. It is also tested to SAE J684 protocols for safety. This class 2 trailer hitch is finished with our industry-leading dual-coat process for unparalleled rust, chip and UV resistance. It is descaled for a smooth surface, submersed in liquid A-coat for rust prevention inside and out, covered with a highly durable powder coat, and finally co-cured for a dependable shield against the elements. This class 2 hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and mounting hardware for a complete installation.

Product Features:

• Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ ball mount features a 3/4″ hole to accept a trailer ball shank
• Ball mount can be flipped to provide drop or rise for level towing
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)