Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Part Numbers: K2AVAL8422,65063
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Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
part number: K2AVAL8422
Hitch-mounted residential plow has shock-absorbing springs and a steel-edge blade to easily clear driveways and parking lots. 3-Position blade pushes snow straight ahead, right, or left. Wireless remote lets you raise or lower plow from your cab.
Features:
- Hitch-mounted snowplow lets you clear paved and gravel parking lots and driveways with your vehicle
- Electric winch raises and lowers plow with sturdy, nylon strap
- 2.4 GHz Wireless remote control allows you to operate the plow from the comfort of your vehicle
- In-cab switch serves as a reliable backup to the remote control
- Adjustable, 3-position blade can be manually angled left, right, and straight ahead
- Strong rubber deflector on top of plow directs snow down and away from your windshield
- Hardened steel edge breaks up packed snow and ice
- Skid shoes let you adjust plow height to scrape over gravel and uneven surfaces
- Shock-absorbing springs let plow tip forward on impact to protect you and your vehicle
- Can extend life of the plow if you hit an obstruction
- Blade stiffeners provide 2 additional points of contact between the plow and your hitch for a sturdy connection
- Red visibility markers help you see plow edges so you can steer away from obstacles
- Flip-down caster wheels allow you to roll the plow where you need it for mounting or storage
- Wheel height is adjustable to match your vehicle height
- Plow handle with knob lets you easily move plow up and down during mounting
- Safety chain holds plow in raised position during travel
- Reinforced, all steel construction has black, rust- and UV-resistant powder coat finish
- ISO certified
- Simple installation
- Slides into your vehicle's 2" front trailer hitch receiver
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" hitch receivers
- Cannot be used with hitches or receiver adapters that have built-in drops
- Blade dimensions: 84" wide x 22" tall
- 3 Blade angles:
- Left 45 degrees
- Straight ahead
- Right 45 degrees
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to the front edge of plow: 50"
- Winch lift capacity: 3,000 lbs
- Weight: 283 lbs
- 1-Year limited warranty
The Detail K2 snowplow conveniently slides into your vehicle's front-mounted trailer hitch for fast, simple mounting. Easily raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your cab with the remote-controlled electric winch. The pivoting blade makes this plow ideal for rocky or uneven surfaces because it can adjust to the terrain.
Simple, Hitch-Mounted Installation
This hitch-mounted snowplow simply slides into your vehicle's front trailer hitch receiver, making it a breeze to install. A plow that attaches to custom-fit brackets ties you down to just 1 vehicle. But this hitch-mounted plow can be used on most trucks or SUVs with a 2" x 2" front-mounted hitch. As a result, this plow can be easily switched between multiple vehicles. And because it offers a nearly universal fit, you won't have to buy a new plow when you replace your old vehicle.
To install the snowplow, just slide the shank of the plow assembly into your 2" trailer hitch receiver (sold separately). Then use a pin and clip or a hitch lock (sold separately) to secure the plow in the receiver.
The snowplow comes with flip-down caster wheels that make the installation process even easier on you. Simply flip the wheels into position and you will be able to roll the plow into position for mounting or storage. The height of the wheels can also be adjusted to match the height of your vehicle.
How to Plow
Once the plow is mounted on your vehicle, lower the blade and set it to the desired angle. To set the angle, exit the vehicle and manually position the plow straight ahead, to the left, or to the right. Angling the blade allows you to push snow off to the side where you want it without having to change the angle of your entire vehicle. This is especially useful on a driveway or a private roadway where piling the snow straight ahead would create a barrier.
The plow comes with a wireless remote that allows you to stay warm and out of the elements while still effectively controlling the plow. The remote operates on a 2.4 GHz frequency, allowing it to quickly send signals to the winch without experiencing delays. And because it's wireless, you won't have to run wires through your dash. Nor will you have to leave your window cracked open in the middle of a snow storm just so that you can run a wired remote into your cab. You will be glad to have it on those cold winter days.
To begin plowing, just drive forward. When backing up to take another pass, be sure to lift the plow with the remote, then lower it again before moving forward. When approaching a large pile of snow, be sure to decrease your speed. Slamming into a pile of snow can void the warranty on the snowplow.
When you are finished, put your vehicle in park and lower the plow. Remove the plow from your vehicle after every use.
Easy Lifting with Electric Winch
The electric winch on this plow allows you to easily lift and lower the blade using the wireless remote control. If you prefer, you can also install the included in-cab toggle switch to control the plow. The winch uses a durable strap, which is much quieter than a chain, to raise and lower the plow.
Detail K2 Features
The snowplow features skid shoes that allow you to adjust the height of your plow. This allows you to efficiently plow over surfaces that are uneven, such as gravel roads.
Blade stiffeners, or blade support brackets, reinforce the connection between the plow and your vehicle. They add 2 additional points of contact with your hitch on either side of the plow's T-frame. This prevents stress on the frame and on your vehicle, while also strengthening the performance of the plow.
Shock-absorbing springs allow the plow to dip forward in the event that you hit an obstruction. This flexibility protects you and your vehicle from impacts.
AVAL8422 Detail K2 Hitch Mount Snow Plow - 84" Wide x 22" Tall Blade
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
part number: 65063
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
- 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
- Sturdy, square-tube design
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
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.
65063 Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Customer Reviews
Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall - K2AVAL8422
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 65063
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (445 Customer Reviews)
Hitch-mounted residential plow has shock-absorbing springs and a steel-edge blade to easily clear driveways and parking lots. 3-Position blade pushes snow straight ahead, right, or left. Wireless remote lets you raise or lower plow from your cab. 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.by: Glen 12/10/2021
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Decent plow for the price.
I installed this DK2 Avalanche on a 2003 GMC Yukon 1500 with a Curt front receiver hitch 31302. If you have a side mount battery, you may need battery bolt extenders (Battery Doctor #30400) to make life easier. That said, the ring terminal connectors on the winch control box will be too small. Get ones that will fit the 3/8 inch stud and 12-10 AWG wire to replace the stock ones.
Manufacturer instructions are not very helpful, but Graz's Garage has a great install video on YouTube. He installed his on a 2020 Chevy Colorado Z71. You can always count on a gearhead from Detroit. eTrailer is awesome at responding to concerns, too, and I'm glad I bought this product from them.
by: Colin01/27/2024
2018 Ram 2500
This item showed up extremely poorly packaged with two holes in the box and paint missing where my hitch came out of the box and was beat up while being shipped.
by: Robert03/01/2024
Fit Perfectly, super easy to install, and super fast shipping!
Holds Hollywood Bike Rack Great and very solid for my two E-bikes.
Thank you etrailer!
by: William03/08/2024
Ordered the same hitch from Amazon, and showed up not J-Pin ready, with (1) hole drilled for a hitch pin against the weld. Can't run the nut flush because of the interference with the weld bead, and no 7/16" hole present. Returned it.
Ordered another one from etrailer direct. Called in the order to make sure they QC'd prior to shipping. Assured me they would. Box never opened, and the same nonsense showed up. Not happy, trying to work it out.
Jenny N.
3/13/2024
I know that must be frustrating. What has happened is that Draw-Tite phased out the J Pin locks and manufacturing the hitches with two holes. Now it just has the one hitch pin hole. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. If the hitch has a defect then we can replace it for you.
by: Mike02/22/2024
The unit seems to be well made, haven't had to use it yet. I will be using it for a winch and bike rack. The packaging does not protect the Hitch during transportation and paint was damaged exposing it to possible future rust issues. The bolts that were provided are smaller than the factory bolts and had to be replaced to match the factory bolts. I had to drill the bottom holes to fit the appropriate bolts. Too soon to give anything other an average rating, seems well built.
by: Vito08/05/2022
Excellent fit and easy to install a very clean look as well
Vito
8/6/2023
Great We put a cargo rack on the front of the truck to carry coolers and other outdoor equipment. I did a test run first to make sure the coolers were not going to block too much when getting to the radiator . 98° day pulling 12,000 pound TT there was a 2° rise in engine temperature when the coolers are on the cargo rack We tried several test, including hills This was easy to install and handy
by: Steve Miller01/13/2021
My plow was delivered quickly. It took a bit longer to assemble than I thought it would, but it seems pretty heavy duty and looks and works great for my 600' long driveway. It's much better and quicker than plowing with my 4 wheeler and warmer too.
by: John N.08/31/2017
2014 Ram 3500
I gave this four stars. I would have given it five stars but wasn't happy with the nuts that were supplied. My one hour job turned into a 3 hour job. After tourqing the last bolt the threads stripped out. I couldn't tighten it and couldn't unscrew it. I ended up drilling the head of the bolt till I was able to brake it off with a large punch. Thank god the head of the bolt was accessible. I ended up installing all 7/16 grade 8 bolts with lock nuts. Felt much better after the upgraded bolts and nuts. I love the hitch. It looks like it belongs there. So all in all I'd give the hitch a 5 and the fasteners nuts a 1.
John N.
8/31/2018
The front hitch is working great! I have a Ram 3500 and pull a 43 foot fifth wheel when we travel. The hitch is for a 250 GTS Vespa we take with us. People stop and ask about the set up all the time. We love it!
by: Jeff H08/17/2017
2017 DodgeRam Pickup
I had read reviews about this product arriving in a card box box just floppong around getting damaged. That was the furthest thing from the case for me. It was very well packed in a heavy box with internal pieces to hold it in place. It arrived in perfect condition.
I chose to replace the silver hardware with black 10.9 rated M10 60mm FINE THREAD nuts and bolts. I used the included conical washers.
The install was straight forward on my 2017 Ram 2500 Cummins. It was a bit tricky to get to the back bolts, but it was doable. It took me about 45 minutes.
Although I haven't tried hooking up to the receiver yet, I'm extremely happy with the packaging, fit, quality and appearance of this product and with the quick shipping and personalized service of etrailer.
Thanks!
Jeff H.
8/17/2018
Thanks. I’ve loved it and it’s still going strong!
by: Curt G. 10/19/2015
Excellent design - form meets function! It looks OEM, but provides front options for bike rack or winch while still allowing use of the factory tow hooks. Installation went exactly as directed. I would recommend this hitch for anyone looking to increase versatility without giving up clearance.
Curt G.
11/1/2016
The product has greatly increased my front end versatility and load hauling capabilities. I have received several complements on how smartly it fits into the front bumper. NOTE: using electrical tape to secure each nut to a box end wrench while reaching the difficult inner bumper areas was a huge helping tip during the install. Thanks again for the great experience, I would highly recommend etrailer for quality of product and service!
by: Richard 02/21/2024
Trailer has great communications with customers.
Fast shipping. And tech support if needed.
by: Matt A.03/10/2014
Easy to install (with an assortment of sockets, extensions and wrenches). Looks great, barely protrudes beyond the bumper and the tow hooks are even more useable now! Also, the product was eligible for free shipping, 7-10 day, and etrailer upgraded it to 3-5 day for free! One small feature about etrailer that is nice, is that when they send you an email it is from a person, not an auto-mailer!
Joel
2/24/2015
just one of the many reasons that they will always have my business! Etrailer, you guys really are top notch!
Matt A.
3/10/2015
I have used the front hitch many times. Still a great product!
by: Lee B.06/17/2013
Draw-Tite is the only way to go. A grate clean look, puts the winch right where it needs to be. Took Steve's W advice & took the grill out & maid it easier to install. Taking tow hooks off was the easy part, Reinstalling A bit tough. What I did to make it easier was to tac weld washers to nuts & used A 3/8 x 17mm deep sock & braker bar to hold in place & screw in from front side.
Lee B.
6/17/2014
As you see in my photo the hitch fit grate on my 2010 dodge 2500. Steel retain the factory tow hooks. Like the way the winch pulls off the front of the trucks fram.
by: Terri12/21/2023
It's a great plow.works good the winch is a little slow and the remote is slow to respond but all in all it does what I need it to do.
by: Mike09/22/2017
Product was even easier to install then I thought. Great fit.
Great communication and even faster delivery!
It makes for a great asset to utilize my winch & move trailers with ease not to mention it allows for the OEM anchors to stay in place for my truck.
Thanks for a great product!
Mike
9/23/2018
Fantastic
by: Charles01/10/2020
2015 Ram 3500
Fit as described and exactly what I was wanting to accomplish. Even with all of the extra mounting for my BOSS V Plow the install was straight forward. As seen in the pictures, we chose to fish the inner bolts on both side from the backside to ease installation. Install time: 1 man-1 hour, 2 man-45 mins.
Charles M.
1/11/2021
Awesome is all I can say!!! I have since mounted a 12k winch to the front hitch. I wired it universal to the rear so I can still use it when my plow is on. Sorry no pictures.
by: David01/28/2020
Easy to install and only mounts one way. I figured a couple of hours to do the install, but It took an hour longer due to my Ram having a couple of mounting bolts that were difficult to access. After getting a little help with a second pair of hands, the install went pretty fast. I really use this for my winch, but have found that it’s perfect for receiver type bike racks as well as a mount for a crossbar style rack above and over the hood/cab of my truck to carry 2 kayaks while towing my fifth wheel. It also allows for me to use a ball mount to steer a trailer into tight spots rather than push it blindly backwards. A great use of product I think.
by: Don C12/30/2016
2013 Ram 3500
Love it, and it looks great. It took about an hour to install with my neighbors help. I spray painted the bolts black after install so they don't show. I could not be happier. I ordered on Tuesday, delivered on Thursday and installed Friday morning. Thanks etrailer.
Don C.
12/30/2017
Works great, sand is out of the way, love it.
by: Aaron H.06/03/2018
2010DodgeRam Pickup
The GOOD: Shipped fast. Which was appreciated since I needed it fast, so when we returned from a recent trip, I could experiment with "pushing" the 28' trailer into storage instead of backing it in.
The BAD: Look at the pics and you decide. Draw Tite; are you familiar with the concept of QA ?
INSTALL: I put this unit on my '10 Ram 2500 by myself. An extra pair of hands would have been nice but... Remove your grill, takes about 3 min., see You Tube. This will give you great access and visibility.
Ripping stuff apart is EASY! However, I (58 yrs. old/mech inclined) was able/had to put this ALL back together alone. How? Of the eight bolts involved, I think just three are the most difficult (location). The trick... USE A MAGNET MOUNTED ON A TELESCOPIC HANDLE, stick it through the front of the truck, stick the bottom of the bolt to the magnet, and gently pull it up and through the bolt hole (the threaded part of the bolt should now be sticking out the FRONT of the truck). BEFORE you started this process, you would have the entire rig loosely hanging by a couple bolts pushed in from the FRONT of the truck. In the end, all nuts will be in FRONT of the truck; providing ease of access for torquing.
HARDWARE; I was concerned the hardware was gonna be crap, so before closely looking at the bolts provided, I purchased my own "graded" stuff.
Turns out the bolts are graded but longer than needed;the nuts were still suspect. So I will use nuts I bought to be sure come "torque time".
Considering the way (direction) I decided to install the bolts and that the ones provided are longer than necessary; I was left with a lot of bolt thread sticking out.
So, I cut the heads off the class 10.9 M10-1.5x50mm bolts I bought, tapped out the OEM tow hook nuts, and put together what you see in the pic to dress up the front hitch. Hope this was a help.
by: Ron 04/29/2024
I thought it was well constructed and should do the job nicely, shipping was little rough, the giant box it came in was thrashed, but contents were fine.
by: DarrellH09/28/2017
2016 Ram 2500
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - The front mount hitch fit perfect and was installed easily. I had a need for a front 2" receiver for an additional winch location.
Thanks for the speedy delivery of the product!
by: Wes12/20/2020
Ordered Draw-Tite, 2016 ram 2500 front hitch receiver. Read and watched all install info I could prior to purchase. Received from etrailer in just a few days -really fast- free shipping also!
Arrived as pictured well packaged, with smaller longer bolts then stock ones removed. Bought 7/16 hi grade bolts(beefier) with flat/lock washers. Had all bolts on and torqued, but checking them after, bolt, and nut on backside turned. Also, nut had to be held with wrench when tightening. Not good. Re examined furnished bolts washers. The washers are concaved with grooves for holding fast. Undid all I had done, installed furnished bolts/washers. Checked after torque. Tight with NO turning of bolt or nut. Impressed. I held receiver in place with a piece of 2" stock stuck in it, the outside end i put into my trailer hitch, strapped it to my motorcycle jack and wiggled new receiver into place. Held it well until bolts could be inserted. One man install is tough. Before receiver is placed bolts on tow hooks could be accessed from front. After install, no. All from below. Tape on back of wrench to hold nut in place works, I also taped box/open end wrench to a long -paint stick- to access inside of bolts. Slow, patience helps, but it worked. Holding nut while tightening front bolt was tough, but once the supplied washers took a bite, things went well. Could torque from front without holding -hard to get to nut- inside bumper. Space between top/bottom of receiver and bumper is close, however, receiver mounted and torque, is rock solid. No movement found yet, loaded with weight.
I ordered a few other parts for another job. Order was a little messed up, which was promptly handled by ADAM, a great rep, and I also talked with Jean, when Adam was unavailable. She was great also..In the past, wait time on phone was 20 min or more. Awful. However this purchase I experienced none of that. Phone wait times were minimal. I was happy. With messed up order, things were handled smooth, and quick. No hassles what so ever. In closing, Passed order included a set of air-bags with stainless air lines. One line leaked no matter how I tried to stop it. Called etrailer folks, promptly handled situation, and problem was corrected. A breath of fresh air today amongst so many nasty companies out there. Many thanks to Adam again for his help and personal attention. etrailer has proven to me, to be a great reputable company, that go the extra mile to satisfy me, a customer.
If I could download pictures of install, ya'll would appreciate the southern ingenuity that went into the challenging one man install of front hitch mount. I even impressed myself,
by: Jason02/12/2020
2018 Ram 2500
The item came with all necessary hardware and instructions to mount the front hitch. There was a slight alignment issue with one mounting hold, which required the use of a pry bar in order to line up the mounting hole to the pre-existing hole on the truck. Though not expected it was an easy fix. All bolts were the proper length even with the use of all washers, which was a huge plus.
Overall, the time from unpackaging to completely mounted was around 30-40 minutes. This time includes the alignment issue, the removal and remounting of tow hooks, removal and remounting of the grill, and adding of hitch cover (hitch cover not included in images).
I am extremely satisfied with the product and have already recommended both the product and etrailer.com to friends and coworkers.
Thank you for a great product!
by: Rick04/23/2018
2017 Ram 2500
Worked great for my "4 Boys FL70" over-cab boat loader installation.
Pros: Fits nicely, has the load capacity I needed, and sits much higher that the under bumper units.
Cons: The bolts are poor quality. One stripped while I was tightening it. Also the bolt diameter is a bit smaller than the OEM bolts. Will be upgrading mine soon.
Overall I am pleased with the unit and would recommend to others who don,t need to add
by: Robert07/16/2018
I get a lot of questions on how I’m using the front hitch. I pull a 5th wheel so there is no other way to haul my scooters. The front hitch worked perfect for what I wanted to do. The picture included is the hitch installed with scooters on rack.
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- In order to use the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422, your front hitch must be between 13"-18" from the ground, when measured from the bottom of the receiver opening to the ground.
We installed the Curt front hitch # C31018 on a 2012 F250 where everything was stock, and the front hitch was at about 15-1/2". So with a 6" lift and big tires, this snow plow would likely not be effective. You can always measure your hitch to be sure, but your lifted truck will likely not be able to be used
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- The # K2AVAL8422 K2 plow attaches to the vehicle using a standard front mounted hitch.
The hitch you need will depend on whether your Silverado is a 1500 or a 1500 HD model. The easy way to differentiate between the two is the hubs. The 1500 has 6 bolt hubs while the 1500HD has 8 bolt hubs.
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# 31108.
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- I reached out to my contact at DK2, and he confirmed that you will have enough room to install and operate the Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches # K2AVAL8422 on your 2016 Toyota Tacoma with a 9-inch ground clearance. As far as the assembly, the snow plow does require assembly upon arrival.
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- Good question! The blade stiffeners that come with the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422 don't necessarily have to be used. I reached out to my contact at Detail K2 who said that the only time that those stiffeners really need to be used is if you will be pushing a lot of heavy snow. Otherwise you'll be just fine using it on your 2003 GMC Yukon XL without those connected.
The reason why you're having trouble is because those will connect if the receiver is the same height as the crosstube,
view full answer... - What is the Receiver Height Requirement for a Detail K2 Snow Plow
- I spoke with my contact at Detail K2 who said that the height of the front hitch receiver on your 2005 Jeep Wrangler needs to be within the range of 13" - 18" which is measured to the bottom of the receiver opening. This is the case for all of their plows, including the Avalanche # K2AVAL8422 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Will Detail K2 Snowplow for 2 Hitches Fit Lifted Truck
- All of the snowplows from Detail K2, including the part #K2AVAL8422 you are looking at, require that the height of the front hitch mount receiver be 13" - 18" from the ground to the bottom of the receiver opening. As long as the front hitch on your K1500 meets that criteria you're good to go!
view full answer... - Should Draw-Tite Front Hitch on a 2013 Ram 2500 have Bent when Carrying 2 Bikes
- No, for that customer, Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # 65063 should not have bent like that. But consider that there are more than 100 reviews on this hitch and they are overwhelmingly positive. With that said if you have reservations about this hitch there is another option; Curt front receiver # C31015. But it only fits 4-wheel drive models. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
view full answer... - Dimensions for Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65063
- I can definitely help you out with the measurements you are needing.
I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch Receiver # 65063 that you referenced. This hitch features an overall width of 43-1/2 inches. From the outer bolt hole on one bracket to the outer bole hole on the other bracket there is a distance of 41-3/4 inches, on center. The bolt holes for each bracket measure 5 inches apart on center horizontally and 2-1/8 inches on center vertically.
view full answer... - What Vehicles Does the Draw Tite Hitch # 02203 Fit
- The Draw Tite Hitch part number 02203 has been long since discontinued. Back in its day it was confirmed to fit 1985 to 1991 midsize trucks from Chevy, Dodge and Ford. That's as specific of fit information that I was able to track down.
view full answer... - What Vertical Load Means When Referring to a Front Mount Trailer Hitch
- The vertical load, or pull, is essentially the tongue weight of the front mount hitch. This is the amount of weight the hitch can carry, and the line pull capacity is the straight line pull rating for using a winch.
view full answer... - Front Hitch that Fits 2018 Ram 2500 that Installs Above License Plate
- For your 2018 Ram 2500 the Draw Tite hitch part # 65063 is a confirmed fit and is the style that installs up in the bumper between the tow hooks like you are wanting.
view full answer... - Comparing Draw Tite and Curt Front Hitches for 2018 Ram 2500
- For your 2018 Ram 2500 we have two front hitches that are confirmed as a fit. We have the Draw Tite part # 65063 which has the hitch opening much higher as it comes out of the lower bumper or we have the Curt part # C31015 which has the hitch opening underneath the front end. The second pictures shows this hitch.
The best one for your application will be the one that fits your needs the best. If you are going to install a plow in the hitch like the K2 # K2AVAL8219 you'd want the Curt,
view full answer... - Front Hitch for 2015 Ram 3500 that Can Fit With Westin Brush Guard
- Thanks for the picture! Based on that you appear to have clearance to fit the Draw Tite front hitch part # 65063 as it attaches where the tow hooks and your guard attaches below. For a longer shank e-bike rack the Hollywood Racks RV Rider part # HLY64FR would be a great option to clear past the guard.
view full answer... - High Low Adapter with Greatest Drop for Helping See Over Bike Rack in Front Hitch
- The best solution we have would be the Roadmaster High Low Adapter part # RM-048-10 which would give you a drop of 10-1/4 inches. We don't have anything that's between 12 and 16 inches but this would hopefully be enough of a drop to allow you to see better.
view full answer... - 2012 Ram 2500 without Tow Hooks Draw-Tite Front Hitch Recommendation
- I have a solution for you, but the # 65063 that you referenced does require tow hooks to be installed.
For a hitch that will fit your 2012 Ram 2500 and does not require the hooks you would want the part # 65057 which is a confirmed fit.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
- There are front hitches available for your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, but the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65063 that you referenced is designed for newer Rams and would not work for you.
You would want either the Curt Front Hitch # C31017 if your 1500 Ram has a Mega Cab or a Curt Front Hitch # 31320 if you do not have a Mega Cab.
view full answer... - Highest Rated Front Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500
- The highest rated front hitch we have for your 2017 Ram 3500 would be the Draw Tite part # 65063 which has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. We do not have anything rated higher than this hitch.
view full answer... - Available Front Mounted Receiver Hitch to Fit a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck
- The Draw-Tite Front Mounted Trailer Hitch, # 65063, is conformed to fit the 2010 Ram 2500, but not for the 2009 Ram 2500.
For the 2009 Ram 2500 the confirmed Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver is # 65046. This hitch has a line pull rating of 9,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 500 lbs. The hitch has a bolt-on design. No welding needed.
view full answer... - Availability of Front Hitch for 2005 Cadillac Escalade
- While this may work, there is unfortunately no front hitch option available for your 2005 Cadillac Escalade. I may, however, have a solution for you. Depending on how steep your driveway is, the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs # TVXL2 works nicely to maneuver trailers into difficult spots.
For safety reasons you would not want to use Trailer Valet with a steep driveway. I only mention this since I do not know what pushing your boat and trailer
view full answer... - How To Mount a Winch On the Front of a 2017 Ram 2500
- In order to mount a winch on the front of a 2017 Ram 2500 you'll need to start with a front mount trailer hitch for which I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65063. Then you can add the Curt Trailer Hitch Electric Winch Mount Plate part # C31010 along with a winch of your choosing. Please note, the line pull rating for the hitch is 9,000 lbs so that will be your limit. I have attached our winch options below as well.
view full answer... - Will Draw-Tite Front Receiver Block Air Flow to Intercooler or Radiator on a 2016 Ram 3500
- At best the Draw-Tite front receiver # 65063 would only have a slight effect if any on air flow to the intercooler or radiator on your 2016 Ram 3500 so no worries about overheating. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
If you had something installed in the receiver then that could block air flow to the front of the truck but it depends on what it is and the dimensions of the cargo. For example bikes in a front hitch won't block as much air as coolers or some
view full answer... - Draw-Tite Hitch # 65063 Measurements For A 2015 Ram 1500
- I've pulled the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65063 and here are your measurements.
1: 29-1/4"
2: 3-1/2"
3: 32"
4: 5"
5: 2-1/4"
I've included a video to help you with the install, so check that out!
view full answer... - Should I Remove the Grille Prior to Installation of the Draw Tite Front Hitch on a 2014 Ram 2500
- We have had a couple customers leave reviews saying that they found the installation much easier if they took the grille out prior to the installation. That's how I would do it.
I attached a set of installation instructions for this hitch for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Front Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatibility For a 2020 Ram 2500
- For your 2020 Ram 2500 you will have to go with a lower mounted front trailer hitch receiver like the Draw-Tite # DT36MR. If you have a Diesel engine then the Curt # C31089 or EcoHitch # EH37FR are your 2 choices.
The Draw-Tite # 65063 will only fit the 2010-2018 model years that came with factory tow hooks. The 2019 and newer trucks have a condenser where this hitch went on the previous models.
I prefer the Draw-Tite # DT36MR and EcoHitch # EH37FR over the Curt # C31089 as they
view full answer... - Comparing 2018 Ram 2500 Draw-Tite and EcoHitch Front Mount Hitches
- Both the Draw-Tite # 65063 and EcoHitch # 306-X7900 front mount trailer hitches are great options for your 2018 Ram 2500, but EcoHitch tends to be a bit overpriced (at least about 95% of the time) so unless there is a specific feature setting it apart that you absolutely HAVE to have (like the integrated recovery loops) then there really isn't a big benefit to their brand. They initially came out with the first concealed crosstubes for rear hitches which made the high price-point worth
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I am sorry to hear that! I think we can do better, too. In the meantime, I sent a message to a customer service team lead to reach out to you about this.