2007+ Dodge 3500 hitch
 

Owners of 2007 up Dodge 3500's what have you found to upgrade your hitch?

Putman seems to be a named mentioned alot. Their class V hitch is suppose to be one of the best.
Jay

Putnam XDR or Reese Titan-V

Ok which is it, Putman or Putnam?? How can I Google if it ain't spelled right? Got a link?

Thanks for this thread, it prompted me to lay my old body down(as I would look in a coffin) and see how my hitch is rigged. Looks pretty solid, triple through-bolted to the frame on both ends. I'll see what the hitch-makers have to replace it but I haven't towed over 7000 with it yet so I'm not sure I need to upgrade just yet.

www.putnamhitch.com

I've had them on my last three trucks and am quite happy with them.

Putnam XDR and Reese Titan-V do not make them for the 2007 up 3500 Dodge trucks. That's why I was asking what other owners are using. Sorry i should have clarified.

You did clarify, it says 2007 and up in the title and your post. I have an 06 so I don't know what I'm doin here. :rolleyes:

Tom,
Get a smaller boat :ernaehrung004:
Jay

I posted a thread on TDR--I'll check for responses in a little while.

I did not realize they don't make them.

I don't have experience with Curt Hitches, but check them out too:

http://www.curtmfg.com/

I think there is another company called Harris, or something too; but its more custom mom & pop type stuff.

If i get a smaller boat what will i do with my new props....I mean your props.....:ernaehrung004:

I went to a hitch place today that said the have a 14000lb Curt that will fit....NOT...... they wanted to bolt it to the OEM and let it hang low...I'll try Harris tomorrow and see what they have....keep the suggestion coming ...

Tom,
The only name I got from TDR was "Torklift Superhitch Magnum". There were a few comments saying that the Class V hitchs were not industry standardized and other sizes might carry the load you have????????
Jay
Hope you like "your" new props :ernaehrung004:

Tom,
I found these Reese Titan (Towboss) and Putnam 25211. Valley has one VA82792 Take a look at these.
Jay

Bump this one to the top. I got an 08 dodge 3500. What will work? In my opinion the putnam looks to be the best option, but I am not sure if it will fit. Boatman I sent you a Pm

Baywatch, I got your PM...I have never found anything that will fit. XDR makes one for the MegaCab but not the Quad Cab

Bummer.

The Hitch Should Be The Same For The Mega, Quad, And Reg Cab. I Will Check Tomorrow With My Parts Guy. I Have An 08 Mega Cab And Was Thinking About Upgrading Too But Have Not Looked Into It Yet.

Please check and let us know. I have a call into Putnam, but they didn't answer the phone all day and the one distributer I talked to didn't know chit..

Its the same because they have the same frame !!!!!

Something must be different.



Part Number: 45288 Ships Fast
List: $397.43
Today: $393.95

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Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Difficulty Level: 7
More Info...additional information
Hitch is designed to attach beneath the OEM 1-1/4" hitch
Tech Tip: Will not fit Mega Cab and Hemi Sport Quad Cab model.

I just spoke with Weaver distributing and they said that Putnam Hasn't updated to 08 on the XDR. The Guy did tell me he knows of couple customers that have used them on 07+'s, but there was some "Torching" Required to make them work.

They do have Cequent Titan model 45295 which is rated @ 18,000 (can only get a 15,000 draw bar for it though) here is a link from an online shop http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~DT45295...eid=2008203632

This might be the route that I have to go. Says I have to remove the bumper for install. Yipppeee

Good find....what a monster hitch.....that's the first one I've seen for 2007.5 and 2008's, guess I need to save my pennies:eek:

I hear ya!!! Weaver gave me a price of $350, however my zip code gets free shipping from etrailer.com so I am better off to go with them. I am going to look underneath a buddies 2006 this afternoon and see what the hang up/torching would be with the xdr. I'll keep ya posted.

I went to Discount Hitch here in Houston and got the TITAN 18000lb hitch for the 2007.5-2008 Dodge 3500 installed for $395.00 Thanks Baywatch for finding the #, I just about gave up replacing the OEM.....Happy Towing......

Looks good!!! Mine showed up today via the UPS man as well. He was grunting and groaning as he pulled it off of his truck. It is a big MOFO

That is a good price!!!

Mine ended up being $389 for hitch, ball mount, Ball, and Reducer sleeve. I got a buddy that is going to have a couple of his employees install it for me on Friday. I'm sure that will cost me at least a good steak dinner with some drinks LOL..

I was about ready to give up on the search as well. I actually just got an Email from Curt hitches today stating that they have a new 15,000 hitch that will work on the dodge as well, but I am glad I got the big boy...


Happy towing to you as well!!!