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Fully welded Ford Van 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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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.
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.
Tech Tip
Vans with step bumpers require longer ball mounts. Drilling required for installation , Does not fit vehicles with dual exhaust exiting below the bumper , For 124" wheelbase and E-350 models before 1992, adapter kit 02626 is required, which is sold separately , Exhaust repositioning required
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (238 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.The hitch went in like a charm, did not have to do any drilling on the van all the holes was in the right place. The only thing we had to do was add a 1/8 washer to the middle bolt on both sides.
I have installed 5 other hitches from etrailer and this one was the easiest.
Done in less than 1 hour and 2 person.
I had it installed in about 15 minutes - in my driveway - by myself - with the help of two floor jacks (balances perfectly on the rear bolt holes). I found no need to remove the spare tire. Very easy installation with some options shown in the instructions for various models and years. I watched their installation video before hand, but really, it's about as straight forward as it could be.
My work van is a standard wheelbase 2008, E-250 with factory step bumper. This receiver fits perfectly with all the needed hardware included. Nothing to move out of the way - 6 nuts and bolts, with some spacers and washers and that's it!.
My van has become too loaded to fit a bike inside anymore. So now I'll have no excuse to not bring a bike along on longer service trips.
etrailer: thanks again!
Etrailer.com is nothing short of AMAZING. I would give the web site, pricing, instructions, ease of installation, delivery, and final install 10 stars if that was an option. The fit was absolutely flawless. Customer service was great when I called to check on my order. From the time I went on the site to see if I could find one for my vehicle it was at my house 3 Days later and installed. Takes 20 mins to install. All you need is a torque wrench and an open face wrench. Both 3/4 inch. Thank you so much etrailer.com. I can’t wait to shop with you again. Happy Holidays!
Will let you know after the install! Quick delivery of product.
I received the Hitch receiver promptly.Free-shipping bolted on simply no drilling.The harness was simple and clean. The cost was half of walking into my local parts store. Im real happy. It's a work van plan to use it to tow my bass boat when I travel to out of my area jobs.Thank you etrailer
I like it.it look good on my van
Very durable and easy installation. I’ve made multiple 400 mile trips with 6x12 uhaul trailer full of custom cabinets (easily a few thousand lbs) and have had no trouble at all. I installed the hitch in about an hour in the dead of winter. Would’ve taken half the time if it wasn’t so cold.
Product installed easily under my van. I torqued everything and it felt really solid and secure. Have only hooked up bike racks and cargo baskets to it, but I’m sure I could hook up a trailer to it no problem.
Although I haven't used the hitch to tow with yet, it bolted up perfectly. As I knew, I had to drill the two fore mounting holes on my vehicle. The hitch fit the frame of my 90's Ford E-150 perfectly. All hardware was present and accounted for. The instructions were easy enough to follow. The hitch received a bump along the way on shipment which scratch some paint, but that seems to be standard operating procedure for the carriers these days. etrailer's service was very polite, professional and accurate. I was off the phone in minutes and received the product in short order.
I'll order again if the needs arises
Matthew V.
10/8/2018
The hitch has continued to be great. No problems to report. I liked etrailers responsible business attitude enough that I just ordered a hitch and wiring harness for my ford explorer which also bolted up beautiful and looks like it will work great.
I made the decision to purchase this hitch based on what I thought was a good price and that from the picture it looked like a good design and quality. The ordering process was easy and I received it quicker than I expected. Also, a few days after it came in, I received a follow up email to see how I like it which was appreciated. When it came time to installing the hitch the first thing that stood out to me was how it was how well it was packaged. They made effort to keep it from moving too much in the box and to protect the paint on the hitch which told me that they really cared and took pride in their product (seems like a rare thing these days sometimes). The hitch it's self did not disappoint either, nice looking welds, paint and design/construction. Also it fit great and everything needed to install it was included. Thanks etrailer for a great product!
Ethan M.
1/28/2018
Thanks for your concern. We are still happy with the hitch, and though we havent used nearly as much as we thought, its nice to have the capability if an occasion arises. God bless you all.
Fast shipping, arrived 1 day early. no hassle ordering. Sheila C. was helpful answering my questions.
I installed hitch by myself with the help of a floor jack. It took me exactly the amount of time the instructions said it would, without rushing.
This hitch was installed on my 2013 Ford E150 with a step bumper. no issues with bumper or spare.
Fit nicely, holes lined up , did not even remove the spare tire.
The install video is helpful to review.
John S.
11/17/2018
great, used it to pull some small stumps after the hurricane, with a strap. no damage, well made.
Excellent experience. Customer service person was very knowledgeable. She found the right part for my van quickly. She asked several questions to make sure I was getting the right pat and also everything else I would need for the install. She shipped the hitch and electrical assembly the same day for next day delivery. As soon as it shipped she sent my tracking number and followed up with me a soon as it arrived to make sure everything was good.
My mechanic had no problem with the install - perfect fit. This is my third order with etrailer. I'll ever buy any where else.
Jay
11/21/2017
Everything still working flawlessly Thank you
Fits like a glove! I never have had a problem with parts from etrailer
Extremely disappointed to find out that the Custom Fit for 1989 E 150 Draw Tite hitch still needs an additional hardware package not mentioned or suggested when ordering. It is minimal hardware: $3, maybe that is keeping me from a proper Install. Just Disappointed! Just like X-mas.
Jenny N.
6/8/2022
You mentioned that you needed additional hardware for your van and I wanted to see if you could be more specific on what was needed? I did research with the manufacturer and for 1991 and older E-350 vans with a 124 inch wheel base will require the adapter fastener kit part # 02626.
Daniel
8/1/2022
Still working great one year later
The hitch appears to be of good quality. I was told by your company that (2) Holes would have to be drilled in the Chassis Rails to install the hitch. That was incorrect. The 1995 Ford E350 Ckub Wagon does not have any holes that can be used for this purpose. Please correct the installation information accordingly. Using 'Stars' to indicate rating is useless for it does not reflect the product or associated communication(s) with your company. Additionally, how can you rate any product that has not been tested under numerous conditions ?
Rachael H.
9/6/2019
The installation instructions for a pre 1992 models are listed on page 2 of 4. The instructions indicate indicate that the hitch should be used as a template and 3 holes should be drilled on each side , then fasteners should be installed accordingly.
Ben C.
9/1/2020
Just fine. You would have heard from me if I was not satisfied.
All parts look and feel like very good quality.Easy installation. Have pulled a 5x8 enclosed trailer numerous times with no issues. I would highly recommend this hitch for a E350 van
John R.
5/9/2019
Hitch is doing what it was designed to do. Easy installation with great instructions.
this hitch was easy to install im a guitar player that being said im sure if you have any ability you can easily install this beautiful piece of equipment we lug a stage around with us in the summer season with our 2006 Ford E250 when we do outdoor shows and the hitch wored perfectly thanks etrailor
Jeff D.
9/23/2019
superior
great product fit fantastic and showed up in two days great price and took measurements for me over the phone so i was comfortable with the order GREAT highly recomended
Hitch came quickly. The supplied directions weren't very helpful but if you follow the video from etrailer, you can get it on in less than an hour. Put in on a Ford E250 cargo van. Spent most my time deciding if the two odd ball bolts should go in the first hole or the last. I choose the last...closer to the center of van...not nearest the rear. Hitch fits like a glove. Can't wait to mount bike rack. Just ordered it yesterday through etrailer.
Hitch arrived promptly with free shipping! Some scrapes on the paint, but hey, it's a trailer hitch...
Instructions were a bit difficult to read--as there was so much information packed into one double sided page. I finally figured the section for my 2007 E350, and gradually deciphered the recommended bolt/washer/spacer/washer/nut sequence. That left the middle bolt with an 1/16 gap where the middle spacer was not thick enough. I may go get a thicker spacer. Actually, I'll bet if I contact etrailer they will send me one. Their service is great!
All in all I am very satisfied and would highly recommend this hitch for everyday towing, especially for the price. Note that it is not for heavy duty towing. One star off for the scrape, hard-to-read instructions and the inaccurate washer supplied.
Went on fairly easily using instructions - it helps to have a sharp drill bit when making the two forward 1/2" mounting holes! Not e-trailer's fault: I had to stop the installation halfway through and buy a new bit to complete the installation. The instructional video showing the installation helped a lot and the hitch worked like a champ when used only a few days later. The hitch shipped quickly and arrived on time and in great condition, with excellent follow-up by e-trailers. Would definitely use e-trailers for any future hitch/trailer needs!
This is the 3rd hitch and the 5th time I have ordered from etrailer and have been VERY happy with their service. Prompt delivery and the order right the first time. I installed this hitch on a 1997 E-150 van and was pleased to find that the frame already had all holes needed drilled, even though the instructions said I may need to drill the 2 front holes. All together it took about 45 minutes to get everything bolted up and tightened down. The fit is great, my van has the step bumper, so the receiver sets a little back from the bumper edge, but not enough to make it hard to get to. Just enough to not bang your knees on it.
I've bought a tow hitch and parts for a boat trailer I was building. These guys have the best service, the cheapest price, and the highest quality parts. I would rather wait the couple days it takes to get my order and have it right than to have to scurry from store to store dealing with some sales person that has a whole 8 hours training (maybe) trying to find what you need. Anyway, etrailer solves that problem. Thanks
I received my hitch in two days and was just as described. There was no drilling or relocation of anything needed. I installed the hitch in twenty minutes on my 2014 E150. It works and looks great. The only thing is I didn't need the extended ball mount with the step bumper, it extends to far out and a regular one works fine.
We installed this Draw-Tite hitch on a 2009 Ford E-250 van. Installation was straightforward and did not require any drilling for our application. The only minor hiccup that we had was that the two carriage bolts wanted to turn when we were tightening their nuts, but we used some shim stock to bind the rectangle washers against the frame - in the end it was no problem and probably added five minutes to our installation. Installation took about an hour, including unboxing, reading instructions, an gathering our tools.
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James D.
12/29/2017
Love the hitch, but van was sold 4 months after the install thanks for the following up