Today we are going to install part number V82211 from Valley on our 2005 Ford Escape. To install our hardware the bolts get pulled from the inside out. The hardware ends up being pull through here to all 3 of these holes. You can use a wire pull to get the wire inside and out. You do the same thing on the other side but it is a little bit different. On this model here we have this tie down bracket which gets bolted to this side of the frame here. Also it gets bolted between the frame and the bumper. So we really can not take this down because it is trapped by a bumper. So we are going to have to enlarge a hole back here. Basically what we want to do is enlarge this hole here with a small hole saw. Then we will pull the hardware from one hole to the other.
Okay we will go ahead and put a pull wire on through and then slide our plate in. After the plate is in we can thread our bolt onto the pull wire. Then you can go ahead and pull it on through the frame. Make sure the bolt sits straight down in there. Then you can do the rest for the other 2 holes. After drilling your hole you might want to spray down the hole with some primer or something to keep the hole from rusting any more then it has to. Then you can do the same thing for the other side.
Now at this point we can go ahead and install our hitch. It is always a good idea to have an extra set of hands. To hold up one half. We have our hitch installed with a couple nuts secure holding it up. Next we can install the nuts, washers and flat washers. Once you have the hardware loosely installed you can move the hitch a a little bit left and right. Make sure you get it centered the way you want it. Then you can go ahead and snug up your bolts. Once you have them installed go ahead and give them your final torque. That concludes our install of part number V8221 from Valley.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Escape - Curt
Today on our 2013 Ford Escape well be installing the Curt hitch, part number c13129. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 5 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 13 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Ford Escape - Hidden Hitch
Alright today, in this 2010 Ford Escape, were going to install part number 87626 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on a vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be around 17 inches. From the center of the hitch pen hole to the edge of the bumper will be around one inch. Now, well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Ford Escape - Draw-Tite
All right, today is 2010 Ford Escape. We're going to install part number 36501 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like once installed on a vehicle. Next, we'll give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of receiver opening down to the ground, will be about 17 1/2 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to edge of bumper will be around 1 inch.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford Escape - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2002 Ford Escape, we'll be installing Hidden Hitch, part number 70636. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is five and a half inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford Escape - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2002 Ford Escape, well be installing a Draw Tite Hitch, part number 75118. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 5 inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now well go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Ford Escape - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2009 Ford Escape were going to install part number 87626 from Hidden Hitch. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements to help you out when selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 17 inches, and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 1 inches. All right, now well go ahead and show you how this hitch is installed. First thing well do is go ahead and show the attachment points on the frame.
