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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.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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Same feeling as before. Great!!
This front hitch receiver fit my 2011 Ford E-450 perfectly. Easy to install. Inconspicuous when installed.
Just installed the Draw-Tite front mount hitch receiver on my 08 Ford chassis motor home.
The instructions were clear and the included wire bolt pullers made installing the bolts inside the frame a snap.
A fine product and a great place to shop.
hitch went on and has a nice fit,it is easy to go ahead and take the front bumper off,then you can place bolts into frame and not have to fish them,you have to realine front bumper anyway,I left off the plastic underskirt,then I cut the plastic along the bottom of bumper in the middle section(l---l) then with two black wire ties,tied them thru holes used to mount lower skirt and around hitch to keep it tight. used it today to hook to,got van stuck in muddy field,just needed a little pull
Hitch was delivered in three days. Installation was easy but took me a lot longer then the estimated install time. I had to remove the fascia under the bumper in order to move the license plate holder. I will be using the hitch to carry my wife's mobility scooter on the fron of the motorhome, also adds a little weight to the underloaded front axle on the motorhome.
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.
Mounted it in a couple hours, relatively easy installation. Having to drill the mounting hole bigger took me by surprise but that's on me for not watching the installation video before buying. This is the only front hitch option for 2017 E450 RV chassis. It mounts rock solid. Standing and bouncing on it, there is no play in the hitch or the mounting point. Standing and bouncing on the hitch- the entire front suspension gives but the mount does not budge. I no longer hesitate about mounting a small motorcycle on the front of the RV- this hitch is made of metal as thick as the RV frame itself.
I managed to install this all by myself. 5 ft 117lbs female. The installation video is awesome and really helped. I did have to enlarge the front hole more than instructed as the holes on the hitch wasn’t 100%. I used 2 ratchet straps and a bottle jack to lift the hitch. I definitely learned how to use a lot of different tools but it works well and I’m proud of myself. Gonna use this hitch for my e-bike.
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.
This fit my Ford 2023 E-450 (cutaway) perfectly. I had measured the frame of previous year E-450’s and didn’t see any difference so I gambled and ordered the 65053 which fit.
Installation was straight forward with modification and fitting of the splash guard taking 50% of the time.
Fit and finish was good except at the front of the receiver itself. Unfortunately that’s the only two inches of the whole hitch that show and had weld splatter and sharp bits under the paint. This took a bit of filling to smooth out which I then repainted.
Attached are photos installed on my 2023 E-450.
About a year ago I purchased this with a spare tire hitch mount and installed on the front of my e-450 class c motorhome.
Probably been around 5000 miles since install works great.
Easy installation, nice sturdy hitch that fits on the front of our C- Class RV to haul our electric bikes. Highly recommend it.
easy to install. no more laying on the ground to hook up a tow strap when we get stuck at the races
The #65053 front trailer hitch fitted perfectly to our 2019 Ford E450 Jayco 31F RV.
Thank you for a precision product with the necessary hardware and draw wire to make the installation straight forward.
Removing the front grill completely, made it easier to measure and cut out the square hole than is shown in the instruction video.
A 2 3/4 inch square opening fits easily behind the flange of the hitch when remounting the grill.
Remove retaining screws and plastic retainers to dismantle the front grill. The plastic retainers are removed by lightly knocking out the square centre pins with a suitable punch.
See photos.
The instruction video shows the removal of one lug on the number plate mounting to relocate it.
This is not necessary. Simply separate the grill from the chrome bumper with a screw driver at that point and push the mounting with attached lug between the two.
Bill A.
4/6/2022
The hitch has been very useful on several occasions. Always consider air flow through the grill and obstruction of headlights. When driving, be aware of extra distance in front.
The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver was easy to install, the installation video was very helpful. Works great for carrying our ebikes on the Kuat bike carrier, and leaves our van doors in the rear more accessible. Bombproof mount. Also great customer service as always from etrailer.
Greg
1/28/2022
Still works great, after a year and 10,000 miles of travel in our motorhome van.
Very easy to install with no help. But beware - the video shows cutting the bumper facia all the way thru, don't do it, only a small portion needs cut out above the line, if done properly it's not noticeable when it's all done (unlike the video). Be sure to read the directions.
Also directions say NOT to remove the bumper, not sure why. Once I installed the hitch the bumper went back in with no problem.
My splash guard needed a bit more trimming than the directions called for, not sure if it's due to the year model (mine is a 2014), once I did the initial cut and put it back in place I could easily see where more cutting was needed.
I did the whole project - alone - in just a few hours.
I would definitely recommend this hitch. Draw-tite hitches are well made and - in my experience - always easy to install, not to mention etrailer's great price.
Mike L.
3/13/2019
According to Draw-Tite, the amount of bumper fascia that needs to be trimmed can vary by model year as some use a longer fascia.
The hitch was delivered in a strong cardboard box with handy holes for carrying. Easy install. Works great for my scooter rack. The hardest part of the was trimming the plastic shield. Bumper was easy to remove which gives you more room for the install.
Jeff P.
4/19/2019
The hitch has worked out great! I used it again just last week with a cargo carrier. Great addition to my motorhome.
2016 E450 Minnie Winnie - Perfect fit!!
I was disappointed to not find any bolt up front receivers for my 2016 E450. Seems like they only "officially" support E450 up to 2014. But then a Google search led me to this site where customers reported that this fit their newer model E450 cutaways. For a $100 I thought it worth a shot since my local trailer/hitch shop wanted to charge me $650 minimum for a custom front receiver.
I read other customers posts which gave me the confidence to go ahead with this purchase and I was very pleased I did. The receiver bolted up perfectly per the instructions.
Like other customers I HIGHLY recommend removing the front bumper. It's only four bolts and easily drops down and I was able to do this myself. Tip: Remove the L & R bottom nuts and loosen the L & R top nuts from underneath. Then get out in front and remove the remaining nuts with your hand and lift off the bumper. Easy! It made inserting the bolts into the frame a million times easier. (See photos)
The most difficult part was refitting the plastic air pan underneath. I basically just held it up in it's approximate position from the front then, through the bumper opening, used a Sharpie to trace around the receiver frame. Then I used some tin snips to cut out the shape and went back and forth, fitting and trimming until it fit adequately. (See photos)
Cutting out the notch in the plastic of the front bumper for the receiver to go through was pretty easy. I held up the bumper in place while I had my son mark the sides of the receiver. Then I just used a dry wall knife to cut out that section. I took a little too much off. You can use my photo as a guide to see how far you'll need to go.
Apart from that the installation was really easy. I'm extremely pleased with this product and of course etrailer was awesome. :D
Ordered my hitch, got it in a couple days and it fits perfectly. Great price as well.
I installed this trailer hitch receiver on the front of my Ford E-450 motorhome, so I could carry a spare tire. I followed the video installation instructions, and found the installation quite simple. Since I did the installation by myself, I did not remove the bumper as others have done, and used the method shown in the installation video. To hold the receiver up into position, I propped it up on plastic milk crates and 2x4's. I quite easily cut the plastic trim with a sharp utility knife. Do not be intimidated, you CAN install this yourself!
Successfully installed this on my 2020 Thor Four Winds 28Z which sits on a 2019 Ford E-450 chassis, and it is hosting my e-bike carrier perfectly. Everything went smoothly, absolutely no problems whatsoever. When ordered, the shipping notice indicated that it would arrive on Monday. It actually arrived early Saturday afternoon instead (2 days early !!). I would definitely recommend purchasing products from etrailer.com !!
Good quality. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend your company.
2018 E350 24f Thor Chateau Class C - This installed very easily even by myself. The directs/video are very straight forward. The grill area can be cut much smaller than directions indicate. I actually angled hitch through modified hole and looks totally factory. Same with the template to modify the plastic air tray, it was a bit off. I started by trimming in smaller bites then mocking up tray to see where it needed further trimming. License plate I maintained both push in tabs. I utilized the one factory slit and with my multi tool created another slip at other end and snapped right into place. over all took about 90mins. but looks totally factory
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Front Hitch has been one of the best investments I’ve made on my RV. Had to do minor trimming but fit perfectly. Having the option to place bike rack in the front & dinghy flat tow in the rear has made my glamping excursions more fulfilling. etrailer did a magnificent job with quality on this product. Highly recommend
Fitted to a 2014 Ford E250.
I fitted it in 1hr 45mins, because the hardest thing to refit was the front bumper.
I removed the front bumper completely, (4 nuts)and the splash guard from underneath, drilled the forward hole in the chassis with 1/2" drill bit, fitted your hitch, torqued the nuts to 75lbs. the splash guard wouldn’t go back on even with the notches cut out, so I left that off, had to cut a bit out the under bumper plastic trim to refit the front bumper.
Was very easy to fit and I've already used it :)
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Victoria H.
1/10/2025
Thanks John! Do you and your wife have a favorite place you like to explore in your RV?