Ram 1500 Class III Bumper Hitch

[Videocrafters]

We are looking at purchasing a Ram 1500. It comes with a class III bumper hitch. Is that suitable with a 19'?
VIN: 1C6SRFBT4LN419766

[AndNeitherDoI]

Should work. Here's part of what Escape emails when you schedule a pickup:

All Tow Vehicles must be ready for Hookup prior to orientation appointment

Your tow vehicle will require:

Wiring for 7 pin RV plug
Brake controller
Class III Hitch installation

[davescape]

Originally Posted by Videocrafters

We are looking at purchasing a Ram 1500. It comes with a class III bumper hitch. Is that suitable with a 19'?
VIN: 1C6SRFBT4LN419766

Bumper mount is marginal. You really need a frame mount so that you can use a weight distributing system if required. Classic Ram 1500 is notoriously soft on the back end. I don't know about the newer upgraded models.

[cpaharley2008]

A bumper hitch is merely a ball thru a hole in your bumper.
You want a frame mounted hitch that is below your bumper and has greater towing capacity. Are you sure of the nomenclature? Bumper vs integral frame and brake controller set up?

[davidmurphy02]

The factory installed Ram hitch receiver is welded to and integral to the frame, it is not a bumper hitch, and it is more than adequate for any of the Escape trailers.

[Radar1]

I couldn't tell from the photos on their website if it had a receiver hitch, or just the bumper hitch that is mentioned on the Monroney sticker.
If it doesn't have a receiver hitch then you would want to add one so that you can change the rise and/or drop of the ball height so the trailer rides level, plus you would need a receiver type hitch if you want to use a weight distribution hitch with your camper.
I suspect that it also has at least a Class III receiver hitch since the Tradesman comes standard with one, and their brochure says that the Big Horn has all the items listed on the Tradesman, plus some.

[steve dunham]

My 2011 ,2014 and 2019 Ram has / had the factory receiver hitch which is bolted / welded to the frame and is a Class 4
My 1999 Ram had a Laverne step bumper which was bolted to the frame an rated for 5000 lb

[Videocrafters]

basically the bumper hitch is a hole in the bumper to place a ball. totally inadequate to pull a trailer