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  3. 2 Inch Hitch
  4. Class III
  5. 4500 lbs GTW
  6. Visible Cross Tube
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: DR47FR
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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from Draw-Tite. Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number DR47FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - DR47FR

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 4500 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 675 lbs TW
  • Draw-Tite
  • 5000 lbs WD GTW
  • 675 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.


Features:

  • Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
  • Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
  • Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
  • Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
  • Stylish, round-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 675 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 675 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Draw-Tite Tested Tough

Draw-Tite Tested Tough

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.


etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



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Installation Details DR47FR Installation instructions

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Customer Reviews

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - DR47FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (47 Customer Reviews)

Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.

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2020 Ford Escape

Easy to install found simple to install didn’t follow video instructions as hitch can be placed into position with out taking down the muffler with proper maneuvering of the hitch
It did take another set of hands to do so. Also found bolt and washer can fit in side side hole with out grinding away but took some finagling. All in all took 60min and vary happy with the built and install!



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Installed it on my 2020 Escape Sport Hybrid AWD. Confirmed fit, as advertised! I was worried about finding one that fit since that the model is still pretty new redesign.

It wasn't too bad to install (I'm not a professional), and I got it done in an evening. Didn't need an exhaust hangar removal tool -- I just used some grease and a pair of pliers. For resizing the access hole, I used a Dremel with a Silicon Carbide Grinding Stone bit and it didn't take much grinding. Other than that, I followed the directions and it was pretty straightforward.

The product itself feels very sturdy and it's heavy. It almost feels like overkill since I'm only going to be putting a bike carrier on it. Only not-so-good thing was some of the black paint was flaking off already, on arrival. It's not in a visible spot though.



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Fit, quality, instructions and customer support were top notch. Got a new 2020 Ford Escape on Jan 26th, ordered the hitch the next day, then tore my rotator cuff so couldn’t install until today. But the install was quick easy and exactly like the video.
I’d recommend etrailer any day of the week! Thanks!!



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2020 Ford Escape

Easy install. Comes with everything you need to install it



by:

I bought one of these for my old car and was very pleased with it. When I traded that vehicle in for a newer model, I bought another hitch conversion for it. This is a great product. It fits perfectly and the directions are clear and concise. With a little ingenuity, this 67-year-old managed to complete the installation alone. It really isn't that difficult. If you need an add-on hitch receiver for your vehicle, I highly recommend this one.



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2020 Ford Escape

The instructional video is excellent. And I was pleasantly surprised that you even supplied the fish wires to pull the hardware through the frame. One trip to purchase a pneumatic right angle grinder. It fit the car perfectly. I should have done it sooner.



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Fit perfect. Tricky to do by yourself without a lift but it can be done.



by:

Easy to install, works great!

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Corinne

9/5/2023

Its still a great product no issues at all

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Mike L.

10/24/2023

@Corinne We're glad that your Draw-Tite hitch is working well for you!


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2014 Ford Escape

Took a total of about 35 minutes to install, definitely a better fit than the earlier 2014 escape models, no trimming exhaust shelds! Just remove 2 exhaust bolts, enlarge 2 holes in sub frame. The most time consuming part was fishing the lock plates and bolts through the subframe.. then tighten the hitch and install the 2 exhaust bolts! Easy!!



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easy to order, simple installation, nearly perfect fit. I had to grind the access holes larger to get the bolts into the frame rail. also had to shim the front bolt locations due to a sheet metal transition not accounted for. my shim prevented the hitch from pointing downwards a little



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Fit like a glove but I had to Dremel away some metal inside receiver tube so the draw bar would go in. It seems the reinforcement may have been welded on a tad off location.I paid a little more for the the draw tight brand but I don't think it was worth it.



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Fits and does not protrude too much from under bumper. Will be great for platforms and bike racks.



by:

Easy to install and has worked perfectly for what I needed



by:

My trailer hitch came in super fast and it was super easy to install it. So far so good, it looks really good and I can't wait to use it to accomplish all the trips and projects I have in mind.



by:

I haven’t installed it yet but it was delivered today. One day early.



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I use to work for [online] many years ago.
Use
to install your hitch on many vehicles
In the early 80’s
I know that your hitches are #1



by:

Excellent product and installed much faster than expected. Wiring for lights takes a minute by the instructions are perfect!



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In this era of covid 19 it was refreshing to get this kind of friendly service in a timely manner Ashley was courteous an extremely helpful with my order. Thanks so much for the great experience

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Roland C.

2/19/2022

Great as expected



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Ford Escape

Fits great (2020 Ford Escape Hybrid), price was right, delivery was fast, follow up was courteous. Couldn't ask for more.



by:
Ford Escape

Delivered with care. Looking forward to install..bought one for an older model ford escape and it worked great



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no problems what so ever... easy to install according to the place I had it installed at..



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2021 Ford Escape

Looks like a good product. Came in good condition and no parts are missing.
It will a week or two before I install it. Busy with other projects.



by:

Product is great, really fit to my truck



by:

Super easy install and exce;;ent detailed install video. I never found the torque spec so I just tighten it until I let out a sigh of relief.



by:

Great product!


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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
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