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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Great products, great prices, fast shipping and a great company to do business with. Easy install, and it took longer to trim the air dam than installing the hitch.
Great solid piece, as you would expect. Extra longer bolts are included in case you have the factory tow hooks, a nice touch and saves $10 at the hardware store. Not a complaint, just info; you have to remove the bumper to fit the front bolts, they won't drop in past the bumper brackets at least on my '95. Cut a hole and some minor trimming, and it works with the factory air dam as well.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
UPS was 8 days late for no good reason though it looks like they used the hitch as a crash test dummy. It’s a miracle the hardware bag made it but it did! I think this is superior than the other brands available. They always include these little threaded fish tape wires for getting the hardware into the frame. I’ve done a transit and now this. Saves a ton of time/headache. However the instructions just have a diagram. Took me about 20 min to get the first bolt in. Then 20 min for the rest of the install. So if you read this, you can probably get the whole thing done in 30 or so which is what i expected initially. Tools: 3/4” socket Torque wrench 1/2” drill bit & drill OPTIONAL: floor jack to lift hitch into place. Steps: - Drill forward holes to 1/2” and shoot with some rustoleum or equivalent paint. Let dry for 20 min while you eat lunch, take a dump, whatever. - send fish tape through forward mount hole and out front of frame rail. Figuring this is what slowed me down on the first one. the carriage bolt head won’t fit through any of the obvious openings. See pic. - put to bolt plate onto the fish wire then thread the bolt onto the wire. Pull em all through the hole and watch it assemble right before your eyes! - repeat on the other 3 bolts - jack hitch into place and finger tighten the washers/nuts on - torque down to 75ftlbs and boom! time to yank or be yanked! See all my pics and if this helps, send me an imaginary beer through the quantum field! Econolines rule!
I tried ordering this exact hitch off Amazon. Not once, but twice they shipped the wrong part number. Took a couple months to get my money back. Etrailer got it right the first time. I took about an hour to install on my 2006 class B+ E 450 motor home. The best advice I can give is take the 15 minutes to remove the front bumper (21 mm). With front bumper removed you won't need the wire chaser things. Jus stick your hand in the frame.
# 3
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Requires permanent removal of the front air dam. Requires temporary removal of the front sway bar. May decrease offroad performance by lowering the approach angle. Has 2 Sturdy retrieval loops.
I chose Draw-tite because they are built very well and this one is no different. The welds are done well and I have no fear that this product will serve me well. The install wasnt to bad for a DIY type like me and the fit was excellent, only took a few hours. Knowing that I can now be pulled out of a bad situation or pull someone else out is comforting with the help of a hitch mounted winch. The Price was right and etrailer shipped it out fast although packing could use a smaller box . Oh yeah, UPS sure tested the toughness of this receiver ! . Great product and great service from etrailer
# 4
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
2nd hitch, both fit up great. Left off the roll pan and built our own cover for the sway bar disconnect.
I bought this receiver to add front mounted 'accessories' on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. I plan on using this to add an extra bicycle rack, a cargo basket, a receiver mounted winch or other 'accessories' needed for my Jeep when I take my family camping. It will also be useful for "front launching" a boat or parking a trailer in tight spots. It took me about an hour to install, although I had already previously removed the lower wind deflector cowling, so did not have to spend time removing it or cutting it for a finished look. Detaching and moving the top trim panel between the grill and the bumper is a must to facilitate the installation. The receiver fits pretty close, although you do have to manipulate it to get the holes to line up with the frame. Follow the instructions and do not tighten any of the bolts until you get it lined up and all the bolts in loosely, then torque it down. As noted in the instruction sheet, the driver's side of the receiver does not sit flush against the frame, there is about a 1/4" to 5/8" gap. The instructions say to use the extra split washers (in the kit) as filler, but they would just rattle around loose in there and provide any benefit, so I omitted them. Once tightened down, the receiver tube was not parallel to the ground, it is slightly higher in the front, sloping towards the rear. It is not off enough to affect my intended use, but may be bothersome to those with type 'A' attention to detail. Overall a good product that will add a lot of flexibility to my Jeep~
# 5
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
This front receiver mount is exactly what I needed. Great build quality and easy to install. Thanks for getting it to me in a timely manner.
After a year of having this on my truck I can say that I wish I did it sooner! The installation is easy as can be. The hitch is super handy as both a tow point and also as a kind of skid plate/bumper. I have contacted multiple ecology blocks and other objects in my truck, the hitch is the first thing to touch so nothing on the truck gets damaged! This is a super strong, affordable, and versatile addition to any vehicle!
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
The front hitch solved a storage problem that I was having with my truck camper.It fit perfectly. I added a Stow Away hitch frame and a UWS small aluminum storage box for my small generator. The photo shows a test fit before installation.
This was one of the easiest accessories I’ve installed on my Tundra. It is a front receiver hitch so I don’t use it very often. Mostly just for bike racks when towing a trailer, but when you need it you need it.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
I purchased this front receiver hitch for my 2010 Ford E350 RV to use for a utility basket, launch a 16' boat and now also for a motorcycle carrier. The quality is excellent and full weight rating, one year later and the finish is perfect. Installation was exactly as stated in the directions and the modifications were minor, requiring existing holes in the frame forward of any critical mounts drilled larger and the plastic under the front bumper where a tag goes has to be cut slightly to allow for receiver. The directions called for removal of under carriage splash guard but I was able to trim and reinstall. I am perfectly happy with the purchase. When hauling a motorcycle on the front the RV rides so much smoother and better planted on the road without being overloaded.
Have been an e- trailer Cust for most of my hitch and trailer needs for years. The RAV4 hitch and air bags have been a real plus cause the Mrs uses it like a mini truck. The hitch attachments and extensions we’ve bought all top notch - expect nothing less from this front mount hitch for our c class Rv. Recommend you always check with them first before buying elsewhere.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
It is a great hitch I have a front rack that’s on it now to haul my generator and fire wood also I’ll be using it for my bike rack to haul my e-bike with , did lose my mind on the bolts I did get some help to get them in,tho my patience ran out, but all in all it’s a great hitch.
Added to use with a front winch. The install was not too difficult and the included instructions were spot-on. On my F250, the front tow hooks add to the strength of holding the hitch to the frame. On the F250 you do lose the OEM fog light location, but I used the wiring to add/relocate after-market fog lights. The set up has already proven helpful, pulling me out of a snow back while plowing. Just what I needed for some summer off road camping as well.
# 9
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
UPS was rough on the box but everything still lined up without having to pry but was snug on the back bolts. Install was very straight forward and did it myself in my driveway in just about 90 minutes from pulling the air dam to putting tools away. Used my floor jack to support the hitch in the center and started with the front bolts on both sides and then pivoted the hitch into position for the back bolts and then snugged up all four mounting bolts to the 110-ftlbs torque spec. Hints. made sure that front of the hitch was just a a hair pointed up from level before tightening down all of the mounting bolts. I pulled the air dam completely off and then lined it back up in position lying on the hitch so I could marked it, so I knew exactly where I would need to trim it and then used my Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel to trim it to fit. Then bolted it back into position and was done. I'll try and update this post once I take some pictures other than the shipping box
Please read: I am not happy with this product. I have a 2023 F-150 with a 2” leveling kit up front. My properly installed hitch only has 8-3/4” of ground clearance sitting on my flat garage floor. It definitely appears to be the lowest point throughout the whole bottom of my truck.I didn’t even have to cut my air dam for the unit to align with the mounting holes in the frame. Like anyone else I wanted this to sit as high as possible, forcing me to cut as much air dam as possible. I believe the mounting holes in this hitch were drilled way too high, and now I’m either stuck with terrible clearance or I need to take it off and re-drill the holes lower on my own. Plus it points downward out the front and not on the same parallel plane as my truck. I put an accessory in it and it was barely above the ground out front. Super irritating. See photos. If anyone has help I’m certainly listening. The shipping and ordering was super fast and easy otherwise this would be 1 star.
# 10
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Perfect fit like a glove. Makes backing a 27 foot Ranger Tug into our Alaska barn for the winter a breeze.
This receiver hitch fit my 2015 Ram 2500 fine, and looks good. However, Draw-tite quality control must be a bit lax, as now that I tried to use it, I find the hitchpin holes are not the same size and even a standard pin cannot go through both holes (so as is, I cannot use the now-mounted hitch). I am going to have to bore out the hole(s) to the correct size for a locking pin, to mount the hitch-mount winch I intended to use in my dump trailer and my truck. In addition to being the wrong (or mismatched) holes, the location of the holes is right next to a beefy weld that will make securing (whether by locking or non-locking hitchpin) difficult. I cannot justify removing the receiver after all the work it took to install, but definitely cannot give this a good review. I recommend test-fitting your pin(s), tow balls, winches on it before you waste time installing. However, as always, etrailer.com rocks!
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Works well, fairly easy to install.
Easy installation on my 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 dually. I installed the hitch to transport e-bikes. Works great and solid.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
I chose this hitch over the Curt simply due to cost. Shipping was very fast. Installation requires 2 people. I had the luxury of a lift and I'm not sure if I would've been able to do the install without it. There are only 4 bolts and was done in about 30 minutes just as the instructions claim. I held it up in place temporarily and then just marked the air dam with a pencil then cut the notch. No removal of the air dam is necessary. I love the fact that it is so hidden under the license plate holder. And the air dam in front hides the rest. Nice product !
Installation was simple, with the included fishing wires to guide and pull the bolts through the hitch and frame rails. I did spray paint the hitch with rubberized undercoating because it is more exposed to the elements on my truck with the air dam removed. The whole reason for this assembly was to mount a plow to my '16 Chevy Colorado and it works perfectly.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
This worked great on my F350 dually. We needed a front hitch to carry bikes while towing a 5th wheel camper. Instructions were easy to follow
This appears to be a great receiver hitch! The first one arrived bent because UPS employees threw or dropped it. e Trailer was fabulous in getting another one out ASAP. Assembly and fit was great as well. The only recommendation I would make would be to provide a template with measurements to cut the front rubber air damn to ensure a factory finish.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Excellent from researching, ordering, fast shipment! Years ago I purchased a front hitch for my 2008 F-350 from etrailer. It was a no brainer to buy for my 2024 F-250. The videos make installation a breeze. Thank You
I put this on my 2022 F450 so I can carry a bike rack while carrying my slide in camper. Overall fit was great and the video on this site was very helpful. I did have to slot the brackets on the auxiliary cooler about 1/4" with a file so it could sit up higher so the hitch wouldn't put a lot of pressure on it. After that it all fit together nicely.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
This front-mount hitch works great for putting travel trailer into tight RV Garage (West Coast Metal Building). I don't have a straight shot into the garage, and trying to back the trailer into the garage is do-able but takes many, many tries. This hitch makes it easy to maneuver the trailer while facing forward in the truck. Since the front hitch receiver is relatively low to the ground, I needed to get a high-rise ball mount. The riser part of this interferes a little but with the truck's under-bumper flexible fascia, but does not damage it. I also purchased a 2" black rubber hitch receiver cover (plug) to keep water out of the receiver. One thing - be careful when pulling up to parking lot curbs. Ground clearance of this hitch is relatively low and I have hit a couple of curbs with it. Thankfully the hitch itself and the mounting points on my Ram 1500 are very strong, and no damage was done other than mangling the rubber hitch receiver cover a bit. Note: I built a wood frame to support the hitch during installation, since I did not have a helper to hold it while installing the attachment bolts.
This front hitch receiver for my 2016 RAM 1500 works great! The installers did not have to cut the facia under the nose of the truck. The hitch fits tight against the facia, but no cutting needed. They did have to drill some holes, but I used professional installers, so I'm not worried. This finally solves my problem of not having anywhere to mount my two bikes while towing my 23' camper. The options for camper bike racks don't work for us for several reasons. Glad I can take my bikes with me on my Saris rack. I purchased an adapter and pin to allow my 1 1/4" bike rack to fit in the 2" receiver. I also purchased the hitch receiver cover separately.
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Bolted in place just fine on my 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4. The original skid plate went back on with no problem. I installed it to maneuver a camping trailer into a tight space. Looks good! I’m going to look into a receiver mounted winch for the future.
The hitch arrived in a broken and taped up box and sections of the hitch were scraped to bare steel and slightly bent. My mechanic was able to bend back and install it. I am concerned about the bare steel rusting quicker now!
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