How hard to add factory type towing package?
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How hard to add factory type towing package?
I found a good deal on a low mileage 2012 1500 Laramie CC 4x4, 5.7L. It all looked great and I was getting ready to go to the dealer and look at it, but then noticed no trailer hitch which means no towing package, although it does have the anti-spin rear differential which maybe means 3.92?
How hard would it be to add factory like towing on it? Would it involved cutting into the wiring harness? How about the hitch, does it bolt on? Mostly just plan on pulling a large camping trailer I think at this point, unless we decided to upgrade.
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How hard would it be to add factory like towing on it? Would it involved cutting into the wiring harness? How about the hitch, does it bolt on? Mostly just plan on pulling a large camping trailer I think at this point, unless we decided to upgrade.
Thanks.
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You can bolt on a hitch. Other items for the towing package likely include an aux trans cooler, 7 pin trailer harness/connector, trailer brake controller wiring, (and maybe the factory trailer brake controller as well??? Don't know on that.) and a few other things. All of which, you can find in the aftermarket relatively easily.
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The dealer took a picture, it does have the factory combination 7/4 pin electrical plug on the bumper. There is a tow/haul button on the center dash, I'll ask him to take a picture of the drivers left side dash buttons. I'd be surprised if it has the transmission cooler and factory trailer brake controller though since it doesn't have the hitch reciever. The dealer is 80 miles away so can't just drop by...
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I found a good deal on a low mileage 2012 1500 Laramie CC 4x4, 5.7L. It all looked great and I was getting ready to go to the dealer and look at it, but then noticed no trailer hitch which means no towing package, although it does have the anti-spin rear differential which maybe means 3.92?
How hard would it be to add factory like towing on it? Would it involved cutting into the wiring harness? How about the hitch, does it bolt on? Mostly just plan on pulling a large camping trailer I think at this point, unless we decided to upgrade.
Thanks.
How hard would it be to add factory like towing on it? Would it involved cutting into the wiring harness? How about the hitch, does it bolt on? Mostly just plan on pulling a large camping trailer I think at this point, unless we decided to upgrade.
Thanks.
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Found a way on the Dodge website to obtain an equipment build list using the VIN. It works for 1998 and later vehicles. https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing
This truck has everything for towing except maybe the optional tow mirrors, but it has the wiring, built-in trailer brake control and transmission oil cooler, just no receiver. Weird. I found a couple that work and can obtain them plus free shipping to store through nearby Tractor Supply Company.
Thanks for the help!
This truck has everything for towing except maybe the optional tow mirrors, but it has the wiring, built-in trailer brake control and transmission oil cooler, just no receiver. Weird. I found a couple that work and can obtain them plus free shipping to store through nearby Tractor Supply Company.
Thanks for the help!
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Erik , Thanks for the link. It was very helpful. I was wondering if my truck had the heavy duty transmission cooler. Turns out, it does have it.
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