{"product_id":"1809037a-hitch-plate-with-pintle-mount-for-dodge-ram-3500-5500-cab-chassis-side-channel","title":"1809037A - Hitch Plate with Pintle Mount for Dodge??\/RAM?? 3500 - 5500 Cab \u0026 Chassis - Side Channel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hitch Plate for Pintle Mounting with Side Channel from Buyers Products features multiple pintle hook mounting positions, two forged D-rings, and a pre-punched hole that fits most trailer electrical connectors.   The hitch plate is pre-fabricated and ready to use. The 1\/2 in. thick hitch plate includes ICC bumper protection and features a black powder-coated finish for corrosion resistance. It should be both welded and bolted to the frame.  Available in several chassis-specific models (not for pickups). Please consult the vehicle\/chassis owner's manual before installing. For use with cab and chassis trucks with a nominal 34 in. frame width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eApplication Specific (Y\/N)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eApplication Summary\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eRAM?? 3500 - 5500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePowder-Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHeight (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e15.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHitch Plate or Bumper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eHitch Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eM.G.T.W. (lbs.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eM.V.L. (lbs.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eRAM??\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border=\" solid background:\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e3500 - 5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eReceiver Size (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCab \u0026amp; Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eThickness (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\/2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eWidth (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e35.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hitch Plate with Pintle Mount for Dodge\/RAM 3500 - 5500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis - Side Channel represents a robust, engineered solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of commercial towing applications. Specifically tailored for the Dodge\/RAM 3500 through 5500 series cab and chassis vehicles, this hitch plate integrates seamlessly with the nominal 34-inch frame width, ensuring optimal fitment and structural integrity. This product is engineered not merely as an accessory, but as a critical extension of the vehicle’s chassis, providing a reliable and safe interface for heavy-duty trailers utilizing pintle hook coupling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, this hitch plate is a purpose-built component designed for high-capacity towing. The decision to utilize a pintle mount system is strategic, acknowledging the advantages of pintle hooks in environments where robust articulation, superior strength, and resistance to dynamic loads are paramount. Unlike ball hitches, pintle hooks excel in off-road, construction, and heavy equipment hauling scenarios due to their simplified, robust design that tolerates greater movement between the towing vehicle and trailer, reducing stress on the hitch and vehicle frame over uneven terrain. The multiple pintle hook mounting positions integrated into the design offer unparalleled versatility. This adjustability allows operators to achieve optimal trailer leveling, which is crucial for maintaining vehicle stability, maximizing tire life on both the tow vehicle and trailer, and ensuring proper weight distribution. This flexibility accommodates a diverse range of trailer types and sizes, from dump trailers and flatbeds to specialized equipment trailers, making it an invaluable asset for fleets and owner-operators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafety is a non-negotiable aspect of heavy-duty towing, and this hitch plate incorporates several features to reinforce it. The inclusion of two forged D-rings serves as dedicated and robust attachment points for trailer safety chains. Forged steel, known for its superior strength, ductility, and resistance to impact and fatigue, ensures that these D-rings will withstand the extreme forces potentially exerted during an accidental trailer decoupling event. Compliance with federal and state Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations mandates the use of safety chains, and the design of these D-rings goes beyond mere compliance, offering a high-strength, durable connection point that inspires confidence in the most challenging towing scenarios. Furthermore, the hitch plate design incorporates ICC bumper protection. ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) bumper regulations, now primarily governed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under FMCSA 393.86, are crucial for preventing underride collisions, where a smaller vehicle can slide under the rear of a larger truck or trailer. By integrating this protective feature, the hitch plate contributes significantly to overall road safety, protecting both the vehicle’s occupants and other motorists by reducing the severity of potential rear-impact accidents. The 1\/2-inch thick carbon steel construction of the hitch plate itself forms a substantial barrier, acting as an integral component of this vital safety system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond mechanical integrity, proper electrical communication between the tow vehicle and trailer is essential for safe operation. The pre-punched hole for trailer electrical connectors simplifies the installation of standard 7-way RV blade type connectors, which are common across North America for commercial applications. This thoughtful integration eliminates the need for field modifications, saving installation time and ensuring a clean, professional wiring setup. A secure and properly wired electrical connection guarantees reliable transmission of signals for brake lights, turn signals, running lights, and auxiliary power, which is critical for trailer braking systems, cargo area lighting, and other trailer-mounted electrical accessories. The meticulous design consideration for electrical integration underscores the product’s holistic approach to towing solutions, providing a complete and ready-to-use system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material specification of 1\/2-inch thick carbon steel, as detailed in the product specifications, is fundamental to the plate's exceptional load-bearing capacity and durability. Carbon steel, particularly grades commonly used in structural applications such as ASTM A36, offers an optimal balance of tensile strength, yield strength, and ductility. This material selection ensures the hitch plate can withstand the substantial static and dynamic forces associated with a 20,000 lbs. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (M.G.T.W.) rating without permanent deformation or structural fatigue. The substantial thickness contributes to the plate's rigidity, minimizing flex and stress concentration points under extreme loads. The manufacturing process of this hitch plate likely involves precision laser cutting or plasma cutting, followed by forming and welding. These advanced fabrication techniques ensure dimensional accuracy, clean edges, and strong, consistent welds, all of which are critical for the long-term performance and safety of such a heavily stressed component. The pre-fabricated nature signifies quality control and consistency, delivering a product that is ready for immediate installation with minimal on-site adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation method, requiring both welding and bolting to the frame, is a critical engineering decision that significantly enhances the security and load distribution of the hitch plate. Bolting provides initial positioning and clamping force, ensuring the plate is accurately aligned and secured to the chassis frame rails. This connection method is essential for resisting shear forces and maintaining the plate’s position relative to the frame. Welding, on the other hand, creates a permanent, monolithic bond between the hitch plate and the vehicle’s high-strength steel frame. This dual attachment method offers superior redundancy and load transfer capabilities compared to either method used in isolation. Welding distributes stress over a much larger area, minimizing localized stress points that could lead to fatigue cracking over time, especially under dynamic towing conditions. This approach ensures maximum structural integrity, preventing relative movement between the hitch plate and the chassis frame, which could otherwise lead to premature wear or catastrophic failure. It is imperative that this welding procedure be performed by certified and experienced welding technicians in strict accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines for frame modification, as outlined in the vehicle\/chassis owner's manual, to preserve the structural warranty and overall safety of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure long-term performance and maintain its aesthetic appeal in harsh operating environments, the hitch plate features a black powder-coated finish. Powder coating is an advanced dry finishing process far superior to conventional liquid painting in terms of durability, chip resistance, and environmental impact. The process involves electrostatically applying a fine powder made of polymer resins, pigments, and curing agents to the metal surface. The charged powder particles adhere to the grounded metal object, which is then heated in a curing oven. During curing, the powder melts and flows to form a smooth, uniform, and highly durable finish that is resistant to scratches, abrasions, UV radiation, and most chemicals. This robust coating provides exceptional corrosion resistance, protecting the underlying carbon steel from rust and degradation caused by road salts, moisture, gravel, and other environmental contaminants commonly encountered in commercial trucking operations. The black finish offers a professional appearance that complements most vehicle aesthetics, ensuring the product maintains its high-quality look throughout its operational lifespan, even under demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe application-specific design for RAM 3500 - 5500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis trucks with a nominal 34-inch frame width is a testament to precision engineering. This is not a universal fitment product, but rather one meticulously designed to integrate perfectly with the specified vehicle platforms. This specificity ensures that the hitch plate dimensions, mounting hole patterns, and structural reinforcements align precisely with the OEM chassis frame, eliminating the need for costly and potentially compromising field modifications. An application-specific design also means the product’s load-bearing characteristics and geometry are optimized for the intended vehicle, contributing to balanced weight distribution, proper towing dynamics, and minimal stress on the truck's chassis. The explicit distinction that it is \"not for pickups\" highlights fundamental differences in frame construction, rear suspension designs, and intended use cases between cab and chassis models and conventional pickup trucks. Cab and chassis vehicles are designed from the ground up to accommodate a wide array of upfit bodies and heavy equipment, requiring specialized towing solutions that can handle extreme loads and diverse operational requirements. This tailored approach enhances overall vehicle utility, extends the service life of the towing apparatus, and preserves the OEM vehicle warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (M.G.T.W.) rating of 20,000 lbs., this hitch plate is certified for significant towing capacities, making it suitable for a wide array of heavy-duty applications. This rating is a critical performance metric, indicating the maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded trailer that the hitch plate can safely support and pull. It is imperative for operators to understand that the actual towing capacity of their vehicle setup is limited by the lowest-rated component in the entire towing system, which includes the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), axle ratings, tire ratings, and the hitch plate itself. The 20,000 lbs. M.G.T.W. rating provided by this hitch plate ensures it will not be the limiting factor for most heavy-duty RAM 3500-5500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis towing configurations, provided the vehicle and trailer are appropriately rated and loaded. Adhering to these weight limitations is paramount for operational safety, regulatory compliance, and preventing mechanical stress on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. The robust design and material strength directly contribute to achieving this impressive M.G.T.W., offering a reliable foundation for serious hauling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, the Hitch Plate with Pintle Mount for Dodge\/RAM 3500 - 5500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis - Side Channel from Buyers Products is an expertly engineered, high-performance towing solution designed for the most demanding commercial and industrial applications. Its combination of robust 1\/2-inch thick carbon steel construction, precision application-specific fitment, multiple pintle mounting positions, integrated forged D-rings, essential ICC bumper protection, and pre-punched electrical connector hole exemplifies a commitment to safety, versatility, and durability. The dual welding and bolting installation method, coupled with a resilient black powder-coated finish, ensures a long service life and unwavering performance under rigorous conditions. This product represents an indispensable investment for fleet managers, upfitters, and owner-operators seeking an uncompromising, compliant, and exceptionally reliable towing interface for their heavy-duty RAM cab and chassis vehicles. Always prioritize professional installation and adhere strictly to all vehicle manufacturer guidelines and federal towing regulations to maximize safety and operational efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buyersproductscompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62449411588467,"sku":"1809037A","price":528.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9513\/9187\/files\/1809037A_ANG_1.jpg?v=1768840193","url":"https:\/\/titustrucksaccessories.com\/products\/1809037a-hitch-plate-with-pintle-mount-for-dodge-ram-3500-5500-cab-chassis-side-channel","provider":"Titus Trucks Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}