Ram Promaster Class 3 Heavy Duty Hitch Install - Curt Hitch CMF 13207 Compatibility Issues!!

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Hey drifters, welcome back to our van build video series where we show you one chaotic project after another. If you like our content, please like, comment, share with your friends, and subscribe! Thanks!
Today's project is the installation of the Class 3 Curt Hitch (Part number 13207) on our Ram Promaster 2500 Van. What initially starts out as an easy 45-minute job quickly turned into 4 hours!
Long story short, this hitch is supposedly compatible with the Ram Promaster 2500, according to Curt and Uhaul. Hoawever, some vans (like ours) have a grounding stud on one of the frame rails that interferes with the hitch. Watch the whole video to see how we discovered this issue and what we did to fix it and move forward with the hitch installation. We'll post a follow-up video of the wiring harness installation as well.
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@craigcorbin4098 Год назад

Great stuff! Heading out to look for a grounding stud on mine.... ( I do think I will call Curt Monday and see if they have updated the hitch in the two years since this was filmed. ) Thanks!

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks for watching! Hopefully they updated it but I don't have a lot of faith that they did.

@troyholl99 2 года назад

We owe you guys a huge one as this video made installing the hitch super simple, even got it done within 40 minutes. No way would that have happened without this video as we had the bolt in the way issue and the spare tire alignment issue. The only thing new I had was the tire got in the way and I had to lower it before doing the install to keep it out of the way. It was off center causing it to interfere. Thanks again!

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Excellent! We're glad the video helped out. I remember this task and how angry I got that day when it wasn't just plug and play. You should have seen me when I was trying to install the wiring (the wrong harness came in the correct package). That was a pain in the rear too.

@scottnewman4550 Год назад

Came to see this install for the exact reason you guys struggled. I tried getting this installed in my driveway on my back by myself and I got the two front bolts in and ran in to that same STUPID grounding bolt. Had to take it down and do the same thing.

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thank you for watching! I'm bummed you didn't find the video before trying to save you the hassle of going through that. It was quite annoying wasn't it? I was quite peeved that day.

@scottnewman4550 Год назад

@@DrifterJourney Im pulling a heavy dump trailer so I opted for the nicer class III, which oddly enough said it was a direct bolt on and unlike the class II didn't require the removal of the bumper. I ended up cutting that damn lug off though- after that install, even on my back in the driveway solo was a breeze. Thanks again!!

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Absolutely! Glad you were able to get it squared away.

@mitchgoudy 2 года назад

Your trailer wiring video saved me quite a bit of heartache, we ended up getting it in just fine, but at one point we were going to quit because we couldn't get connector in on the passenger side. Seeing you do it allowed us to know it was possible rather than aborting the project halfway through. This video hopefully will save us some heartache too... going to grind down the grounding stud first. Thanks for making these videos!

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

That's awesome Mitch! We're glad you found the video helpful. Grinding down the stud was a pain but it got us a discount when we called and told the hitch company that it wasn't a direct bolt on as stated. Check your hitch to make sure they didn't fix that issue by creating a notch to go around the stud (before you start hacking). 😉

@mitchgoudy 2 года назад

@@DrifterJourney Thank you! I just shot you an email with pictures, if you get around to it no big deal, do you mind letting me know if I'm looking at things right? Wish I could attach photos here.

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Let is know when the project is complete and a success! Hope you get some money back if you run into problems like we did.

@manuelfeijoo7272 Год назад

You think it would have been a lot easier if you would have had the spare tire of the vehicle before you started? Great video. Thanks.

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks for watching! I'm not sure if dropping the spare would have helped. Be sure to let me know if you end up doing it and find out otherwise.

@manuelfeijoo7272 Год назад

@@DrifterJourney I will let you know you! I'm still waiting for hitch to arrive. I did remove the grounding Stud, I used pneumatic rivet gun with a chisel ,I will

@manuelfeijoo7272 Год назад

I used a pneumatic, Rivet Gun with a chisel to cut the grounding stud off. It too about 5 seconds to cut it off. Thanks again. Retired Delta Air Line Mechanic

@DrifterJourney Год назад

@@manuelfeijoo7272 that's a good idea!

@DrifterJourney Год назад

@Manuel Feijoo awesome, glad it worked out for you! We'll have to consider one of those tools if we ever do another van build! 😉

@audiotechlabs4650 2 года назад

My 2018 Promaster did not come with a hitch, so…….I’m in a wheelchair so I am going to a dealer install mine. I’m going with the Draw- tite brand because it has the anti- rattle hole. I will do the wiring myself. You are correct about the factory option being $800+. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! The anti rattle hole sounds nice. We ended up using the Curt because it had the highest tongue rating we could find at the time.

@JADudley 2 года назад

Now I need to check to see if I have a ground stud…..

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

For your sake, I hope you don't. It was a pain. Thanks for watching!

@JADudley 2 года назад

@@DrifterJourney We will see next month I looked under there I saw something poking out that was covered not sure if that will interfere but once I get the trailer hitch and start to install it I will let you know.

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Excellent! We hope it's easy for you.

@Go.el_Hadam 3 года назад

Just had Uhual install the same hitch on my ford Transit. Thanks for sharing your install. Glad I paid them to do it lol.

@DrifterJourney 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Definitely worth paying for the install with all the hassles we had. Luckily we got a partial refund on the hitch for the wasted time.

@politikopinoysaamerica Год назад

i will prepared my floor jack instead of crawling like that.😆

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks for watching! Those days make me wish I had a lift. Make you you have it set up solid when you start to torque all the bolts to those insane numbers.

@dfanman1 2 года назад

I have a 2020 Promaster with the same exact hitch and I had the same exact problem you did. Was not fun dropped a lot F bombs..

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Fun, fun, FUN!!! Those were the first bombs right? Thanks for watching. We hope that it all worked out in the end.

@jabrobbins 2 года назад

Thanks for posting this install video. It took me just over 2 hours for the install too but well worth it. I found a sawzall made quick work on the ground bolt. The Curt 13207 is a very solid unit and fit my 2021 2500. I got mine through Autozone and it arrived at my door in 3 days. Happy travels

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Hey Jim, thanks for watching the video and glad it helped you with the install. Agreed, the curt hitch is super duty. Happy travels to you as well!

@imfrommaypenthatsinja7966 3 месяца назад

What’s the weight limit for that hitch ?

@DrifterJourney 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! That is a great question. We did this one over 3 years ago so I honestly can't remember. I'm guessing the Curt website has it somewhere.

@gypsyjofreemadic5086 3 года назад

I'm thankful for your video... now I know what to avoid buying ✌

@DrifterJourney 3 года назад

Right!? Yeah it was kind of a pain!

@gypsyjofreemadic5086 3 года назад

I know I have no extra hand to help me also🙃

@DrifterJourney 3 года назад

Oh yeah, an extra helper definitely makes a big difference! Best of luck on your build!

@H2Dwoat 2 года назад

Hi, great job. Is the grounding stud what I think, to ground electrical?

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

Thank you! Yep, that's what it looked like. My dad, who is an electrical engineer, agreed. Since we weren't going to use it, we felt OK grinding it off.

@treasuresurfer720 2 года назад

Thank you for your video. I’m having problems with the spare tire access. Did you bend the bracket or the nozzle? 10:32 mark in your video. I’m a little scared to bend the nozzle but if you got away with it, then I’ll give it a go.

@DrifterJourney 2 года назад

It won't let me load the video on the airport wifi in Mexico but we didn't have to Bend anything. I definitely had to pull on it pretty good to get it to line up though! Thanks for watching and good luck on finishing up the job.

@williamellison3382 3 года назад

I got my passenger side bolt laid down and stuck. You mentioned it happening and taking about 5 minutes to get it out. What'd you do? It's connected to the fishwire and I don't have the spacer in there yet. It's just stuck on something in the frame.

@DrifterJourney 3 года назад

Yeah, we did have issues with the bolt falling on it's side. Greg was able to use his finger and the fishwire to get it standing back up so that he could pull it back through the hole. If it's stuck on something in the frame, you might need a telescoping magnet tool or something similar to move it around so that you can maneuver it into a different spot and stand it back up. Best of luck to you!!

@abramos1316 Год назад

40 minute job hu..? Jk, I like y’all’s videos but the reason why you pay someone that can actually do the job in 20-40 minutes is because they probably have years experience of doing the same thing over and over, not to mention the tools needed to complete the job. Good job though finishing the job.

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks for watching. We definitely hire things out that require advanced skills but love tackling a project and saving money when we can since we don't have big kid jobs anymore.

@abramos1316 Год назад

@@DrifterJourney I completely get it. I watch your videos since I have a Ram Promaster 1500 as well and see what you guys do with the van. I started adding stuff to my van as well but I watch your vids before I decide to tackle it. Love your vans by the way!

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks! Good luck with your buildout.

@justinbui3707 Год назад

Uhaul is terrible. Never use them again tbh.

@DrifterJourney Год назад

Thanks for watching. We haven't used Uhaul but I'm sure another of people do because it seems convenient. Why are they terrible?

@justinbui3707 Год назад

I was in SLC. Made reservations- ofc they collected money right away. they called move my reservation 5times on the day before I supposed to come. Then I had to picked up Parts 3 times to different locations bc their tech had emergencies… other locations did not have technicians when I came there. Why didn’t they call before sent me out. Then manager refunded my money- then told me waited for a year check back they will honor this contract and will give me discount for what I have been through. Called back they still dont have technicians. Told me call 1800 on website and they said they would not give me that price bc that manager is no longer with them and gave me mew quote with $215 more.

@DrifterJourney Год назад

@@justinbui3707 that sounds like a crapshoot. Sorry you had to deal with it. Are you going to just do it yourself at this point?

@justinbui3707 Год назад

@@DrifterJourney I’m going to just waiting for my parts get here. Thanks for the videos

@DrifterJourney Год назад

@@justinbui3707 nice! It wasn't too bad once we found the ground pin that was getting in the way. Good luck with your install and thanks for watching the video. We appreciate the support.