Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2008 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus with 42-1/2 Inch Frame Width
Question:
I purchased a 2008 E-450 shuttle bus. The frame is 42 1/2 inch outside to outside. And it needs to drop about 6inch to clear the bumper...any suggestions?
asked by: Jim M
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2008 Ford E-450 I recommend taking a look at the Draw-Tite Universal Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch # 41990.
This is a weld-on hitch that will fit vehicles that have frame widths of up to 44 inches. You will just need to add the 7" Weld-On Bracket Kit # 4907 for installation, which will also drop the hitch down 7 inches so it can clear the rear bumper. The Class V hitch features a 2 inch receiver opening, a 16,000 pound towing capacity, and a 1,600 pound tongue weight limit.
There is not a custom hitch available that will fit the frame width on your shuttle bus.
I have attached the written installation instructions that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- No Drop
- Draw-Tite
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7" Weld-On Bracket Kit for Draw-Tite Class V Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Brackets
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2550 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2550 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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