mkirsch wrote:
I would replace the factory receiver with something better. First off that generation of receiver is known to have problems tearing apart especially when towing heavy.
Absolutely. The OEM receivers on that generation were complete junk. I had an '04 2500HD and replaced mine with a
Curt Class V receiver. All porpoising and odd towing behavior disappeared with the new receiver. The fault of the OEM is it uses the bumper brackets to transfer weight and it all flexes a lot. That translates to very little actual weight transfer to the frame and front axle.
For your 7-way trailer plug you'll need to make some modifications. When I did mine I bought this
Direct replacement 7-way receptacle and installed it in the bumper just to the left of the license plate. The '07 and later trucks had the receptacle in this same location and it works very well.
KJ
'14 Ram 2500|Crew Cab Long Bed|4X4|Cummins
Curt Q20 with Ram 5th Wheel Prep
2000 Crownline 205BR
1997 Ranger Comanche 461VS
'01 Polaris Virage TX PWC
'94 Polaris SLT750 PWC
3 Wonderful Sons (21, 15, & 13)
1 forgiving wife!!!