[Wildbill92]

I'm a newbie to Ram/Cummings and have introduced myself in the proper section but now I have a question. I searched forum and didn't see the answer so here it is.

I just purchased a 2014 2500 crew cab 4x4. Now I'm not new to towing and know that the "industry standard" is a 2" Receiver. In my plastic bag of owner manuals and such there was a short section of hitch that only had one hole for the pin so I knew it couldn't be an extension but I couldn't figure out what it was. The next day I went out to look and noticed that the Receiver under the bumper is a lot larger than 2" and figured out that the piece is a reducer. I showed a friend who has a 2012 3500 and his is a 2" ....

Why did Dodge change the "Industry Standard" 2" receiver. And do they make a larger size for or do I need to use this reducer every time???

Thanks in advance,

 

[macko300exc]

Ford has done this before. Did you get a camper package or something similar.

 

[Nor'Easter]

There's no reason for using one or the other.

There are plenty of ball mounts that carry north of 17,000 pounds so I can't explain why Dodge thought you'd need anything bigger.


Using the reducer with a normal 2" ball mount is fine, although it might increase the amount of slop the trailer tongue feels going down the road.

 

[Jhenderson]

It's designed to be compatible with Reese Titan weight distributing hitches. They and several others went to 2 1/2 in receivers and ball mounts.

 

[Wildbill92]

Thanks for quick replies..... In looking over the window sticker there is no "Tow Pkg Group" listed, but I did get a Trans oil cooler, heated t-Tow Mirrors, and trailer brake controller, but I believe those are standard. Unfortunately I knew more about this truck, (only because of my research) then the young kid salesman I had. :confused013:

I looked up the Reese Titan that jhenderson mentioned and that's is similar to what I have, so I guess must have some sort of HD towing Pkg it would seem.

Thanks again, this site is great!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[wixthedog]

All 13+ Ram HD's have the 2.5" so you wont find any option listed for it.

 

[Wildbill92]

Thanks wixthedog.... I went to Tractor Supply today to look for what's available in 2-1/2" and they only had a 3" & 5" drop from Reese. Do you know if anyone makes an adjustable one????

 

[wixthedog]

Thanks wixthedog.... I went to Tractor Supply today to look for what's available in 2-1/2" and they only had a 3" & 5" drop from Reese. Do you know if anyone makes an adjustable one????

From my experience you will be hard pressed to find one local, I know the TSC by the house doesn't have anything for it. I suggest etrailer.com, pretty friendly folks and good prices.

 

[BigRich954RR]

Once all the companys started the crazy stock weight tow changes in 2013. the lawyers and engineers feel the stock hitch and 2 inch wasn't enough.

So now we have 2.5 hitches

 

[MSTAFFIN]

I work for GM they use the 2.5 its to compensate for the new tow ratings. You can get 2.5 draw bars. Im gonna switch the 2in on my 06 to a reese titan 2.5 soon

 

[pcisme]

etrailer.com has a great variety of everything for towing.

 

[MSTAFFIN]

I think [email protected] makes one. But with the truck there should be a 2.5 to 2 in adapter sleeve. If not the dealer can get ya one

 

[Holybubba]

I use the 2inch adapter ...Mainly because i have a solid 2inch hitch with a 2 5/16 30,000 lb ball that i use to pull around our equipment trailer. So dont worry about using the adapter.