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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: 31053

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Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT front receiver hitch part number 31053 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2". Front Receiver Hitch reviews from real customers.

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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - 31053

Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.

Features:

Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
Sturdy, square-tube design
Assembled in USA

Specs:

Line pull: 9,000 lbs
Vertical load: 500 lbs
Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
Limited lifetime warranty

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31053 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 31053 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2008 - 2014 Ford Van E-150, E-250, and E-350

Customer Satisfaction Score:

99% were satisfied with this product

1% of customers were not satisfied

5.0

21 reviews

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by: Clayton 10/18/2025

2011 Ford Van

Easy fitment with some fabrication on a custom bumper.

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Gwendolyn Y.

10/23/2025

Looks pretty slick, Clayton! Are you also towing/hauling something on the back of your truck?

Clayton

10/23/2025

@GwendolynY I'm usually pulling a trailer or boat. I also have a receiver mounted winch.

Gwendolyn Y.

10/27/2025

@Clayton Oh that sounds like a lot of fun. What kind of boat do you have?

by: Chris 06/08/2020

I'm really satisfied with this front hitch for my 2010 E350 XLT Super Duty. Installation is a bit more complicated than described. I was able to complete the installation in about an hour with the van on the ground. I opted to completely remove the front bumper which is only attached by four nuts. This give complete access to the inside of the frame rails so no fish wire required. This also makes trimming the upper valance much easier. Enlarging the front hole was pretty straight forward. I only had a 1/2 drill bit, but the bolts still dropped in without issue. The hitch does interfere with the factory mounted front license plate which I simply removed. After the hitch is bolted in place, the lower valance will no longer fit without trimming. The instructions provide no diagrams for this so I had to do my best with a Dremel tool. After a minor trim, the valance still required a bit of manhandling to reinstall. The end result is very nice and I look forward to many miles of use.

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by: William 08/17/2026 One Year Later

Great product and fast delivery.

by: Jason 08/20/2020

2014 Ford Van

Very easy install and everything I needed was included. I didn't have a 17/32" drill bit so I used a 1/2" and it worked fine. I pulled the front bumper off, it's only 4 bolts. I ended up having to trim splash guard more than instructions said and used 2x self tappers (M10) for 2 rear ward screws.

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by: Michael 06/03/2026

Nathan was great in helping me out. BTW, this fits my 2018 E450SD Motor Home like a glove. The description may not be accurate or updated by the manufacturer.

by: Marty 04/12/2026

It worked on my RV.

by: Loren 05/23/2019 One Year Later

The hitch fit perfectly. The instructions showed it could be installed without taking of the front bumper, BUT it was VERY easy removing the bumper, which made it a snap installing the hitch. The instructions for cutting the plastic below the bumper was EXACT. The instructions for cutting the bottom plastic shield were wrong or misleading. But I made a few more cuts and it worked.

Loren One Year Later

5/24/2020

I got stuck and there was NO way to get pulled out without it.

by: Richard 08/10/2021 One Year Later

Install was made easy with the bolt fishing wires included for getting the bolts into the frame. I really like the position just below the bumper and coming through the air dam. I had to trim a small square out of the air dam, and a good amount from from the sides of the splash guard that's under the radiator. I understand some people just remove the splash guard altogether. That would be fine too but I like the more finished look. Works great for my bike carrier and as a recovery point. I also use it to run a small plow for clearing my driveway (I'm in MN). When not in use I keep one of those rubber plugs in to keep debris out. 2013 Ford E350 Super Duty XLT EB.

by: Arizona Jake 07/24/2013

2010 Ford Van

Wow! Excellent front hitch to launch my boat and built better than the one on the tail of my motorhome. I could launch a 40 footer with this thing and not worry about the weight! Delivered quickly and the best of all help to mount it. Highly recommend!!!

Lulin

10/18/2013

Any video of how to install this hitch , we have a E350 Van ford and want to carry a generator of about 135 lbs.

Patrick B.

10/23/2013

We have not yet gotten the chance to install one of these yet here in our shops, so we do not have a video yet. We do have a link to the instructions, over on the right side of the page towards the middle. It is a pretty straight-forward install. You will need to enlarge two holes that are already in the frame with a 17/32 drill bit. You will also need to trim the fascia to create an opening for the hitch receiver.

by: An 11/07/2018

2018 Subaru Forester

These guys are great! When I ever I've had an issue they are super professional and really help out. For example, I had a damaged item that I couldn't fix and reported it to etrailer. Next day the item is shipped and at my door shortly after. Awesome service! I always go here for the competitive price and exceptional service.

by: Robert 04/19/2019

Well built I have ordered from etrailer before always great service and great products

by: Blume 03/22/2024

2008 Ford Van

Great item... but I did not try to mount it with the funky wire fishy things.... I just took the bumper off which is really not that hard to do or put back on at least on my '08 Econoline 250. And yes you do have to trim the plastic under part but that is no big deal either.

by: Gregory 05/26/2023 One Year Later

Hitch has been great one year in!

by: Richard 07/21/2026

2014 Ford Van

by: John 09/16/2019

No problems ordering it and it came quickly

by: Brandon 06/14/2026

2013 Ford Van

by: Kyle 07/11/2026

2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty

by: K 04/29/2022

by: Joel 07/10/2021

by: Jeff 03/22/2021

by: Jared 03/24/2023

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Looking for Front Hitch that Fits 2014 Ford E-450 Class C
Hey Melvin, we have the Curt front hitch part # 31053 that is a fit for your 2014 Ford E450 Class C motorhome and would work great to carry a bike rack with. Do you have a bike rack already?
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Fit of Curt Front Mounted Receiver Part 31053 on 2010 Coachman RV on Ford E-450 Cab and Chassis
I spoke with my contact in Tech Support at Curt Manufacturing, who tells me that they have not tested this hitch on an E-450 Chassis yet. He said that the hitch will fit if the holes closest to the front of the vehicle measure 39.5 inches apart center-to-center, and the rear most holes measure 38.43 apart center-to-center. The Draw-Tite front mounted receiver, part # 65053 is an confirmed fit for your 2010 E-450 cab and chassis. For reference, I will provide links to the installation...
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Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2000 Ford E450 Coachman RV
The CURT Front Mount Hitch, # 31053, only included up to the E350 RV Cutaway models but not the E450. Instead, you can use the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 65001. According to Draw-Tite, this hitch will fit the 2000 E450 RV Cutaway models. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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Recommended Snow Plow and Front/Rear Hitch for 2012 Ford E250 Van
For a front receiver, I'd recommend the Curt # 31053. For a rear hitch, if the vehicle is a van, and not an RV/Bus/Ambulance mounted to an E250 Cutaway Van chassis, I'd go with the Curt Class IV hitch, part # 14055. If you have a cutaway chassis, let me know and I'd be happy to make a recommendation. For a plow, the Detail K2 82 x 19 plow you'd looked at, part # K2AVAL8219 would be a great choice. The plow provides an electric winch to raise and lower the blade, which can be controlled...
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Recommendation for Bike Rack w/Ramp to Use on the Front of a 2012 Ford E-350
For the best ramped option to be mounted on a front hitch of your 2012 Ford E-350, I recommend going with the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # TH903202. The EasyFold XT has a per bike maximum weight capacity of 65 pounds and comes with independently-adjusting cradles that fit virtually any bike frame style. With these cradles, you do not need to worry about purchasing a bike frame adapter bar if you have women's bike frames or step-thru frames....
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Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Ford E-350 Van
Yes, there are front mount hitches available for a 2012 Ford E-350 van. You can use Draw-Tite hitch # 65053 that you have referenced, or Curt hitch # 31053. Both hitches are rated for 500 pounds vertical line pull and 9,000 pounds line pull. I have included a link to the installation instructions for each.
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