Heyall,
I should be signing for a 2009 Ram SLT Bighorrn tomorrow. Questions, the truck does not have tow package (has trailer wiring at bumper) will a brake controller plug in or will I have to wire in? Did they offer a hd package- ie cooling? I will be towing an Airstream with it will extra be nessc? And last, haha, would the premium stitched dash "cap" be an easy swap in if I found one? John

 

got an 09. thanks for all the help.

 

Welcome to DF
I'll move your post to the 4th Gen Ram section. You'll may get some answers there.

 

Got the truck, hitch installed, and controller. Took the Airstream on a short trip over the weekend. The Ram performed perfectly!! NOW I need help finding slip on tow mirrors like I had on my 98. Anyone? MPJ

 

As you already found out - there is no tow package for a 4th gen 1500. There was just a couple options for hitches. The tow mirrors can be bought from the dealer or there are usually some on ebay, there are 2 kinds and both come in chrome or black. The 2009 variety is like the ones your 98 would have had - small corner fish eye. The 2010 and up are nicer and have a full side fisheye - that is what I put on my 2009.

Here is a set of the 2009 style:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Ram-15...115#vi-content

2010 style - these appear to be non mopar
http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-12-DODGE-...1031df&vxp=mtr

Chrome 2010 style - can't tell if these are Mopar or aftermarket
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2012-Do...5bc90a&vxp=mtr

 

Wow. Thanks for the post oldjeep. High dollar. About twice what I paid last year for aftermarket tow mirrors for my 2003 Dodge 3500 dualy. Power and heated. I need a set of mirrors for my 2009 1500 also but chezz those are high.

 

What size,weight and model of your Airstream? Any photos to post?

 

You think that is expensive? Then don't look at the dealer - they are about $400 each there

 

Yeah! thanks for the responses!! I do not want to change out the whole mirror assembles. For now I'm going to get a stick on convex mirror for the outside edge. The factory mirrors are quite wide, just need a little magnification for the side of the trailer. Belive it or not, my 1973 Airstream has a fiber-optic taillight moniter you can see in the drivers side mirror to see your trailer lights are working. The Airstream is a 25' Tradewind. I'll try and post a pic- with my 69 Town & Country.