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Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Numbers: K2AVAL8422,C73ZV

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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


Detail K2 Plow Length

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.


Detail K2 Hitch Mount

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.


Detail K2 Caster Wheel

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

Detail K2 Adjustable Plow Position

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.


Detail K2 Wireless Remote 2.4Ghz

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

Detail K2 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

Detail K2 Skid Shoes

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.


Detail K2 Blade Stiffener

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.


Detail K2 Trip Springs

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



Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
part number: C73ZV

Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this 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
  • 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 the 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


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.



31093 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver




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Customer Reviews

Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 84" Wide x 22" Tall - K2AVAL8422

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C73ZV

Average Customer Rating:  4.4 out of 5 stars   (25 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 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: 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: 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: Will 11/12/2022

Plow seems to be of good quality, wont know till I actually use it, how good it is. Seems sturdy enough to do the job, assembly was very straight forward.
My only complaint is etrailer left me dangling for a month with no updates on my order status, even after chatting with one of their customer service people.
I ended up contacting DK2 to get a ship date.



by: Kennith02/10/2024

Great customer service as always!



by: Thomas 11/02/2019
1995 Ford F-250 and F-350

Haven't had to use it yet but arrived when expected and easy to assemble and looks very easy to use. Would definitely recommend buying from etrailer.com



by: Paul02/20/2019
2000 Ford Ranger

Shipped in a short amount of time, call company and received help and a phone call back as promised, great job.



by: Greg 03/17/2024



by: John02/13/2024



by: Rob 11/09/2023



by: James 11/14/2022



by: Ray01/02/2023

Great easy plow to use. The hardware that came in was missing a couple nuts and bolts. Had to run to the hardware store a couple times to get the proper bolts and nuts. The plow doesn't come assembled. So expect a good evening to build this unit. First two years was great and the scraping was good. Back dragging slacks but again a lot of plows do that. So it's not terrible but does enough. Just leaves 1/4 of snow behind. But pushing snow forward works and scrapes nice on asphalt or concrete. The battery that came with the kit for the wireless controller didn't last 1 month. So be prepared to upgrade that. But it's been now on my 3rd year, one of the springs failed on it and currently searching for the replacement. The plow itself has a one year warranty so of course it's past due now. Overall it works and it's nice. Wish I had bought the power left and right but the manual lever works too. Also the side markers prematurely failed too so I had to buy meyer yellow ones from fleet farm. Cost another $xx. But I will update this as time goes.



by: Daniel12/20/2022

It has been working very well as we have actually had a decent amount of snow so far this year. took a little longer than I thought it would to assemble and mount it but after it was on it works great and looks good.



by: Aaron01/23/2021

The DK2 plow and hitch are awesome! As always, the communication from Etrailer from order to delivery is top-notch. Assembling the plow and mounting the hitch was easy. Took about 4 hours with me enjoying a few beers and taking my time one evening after work. Took on wiring the next day. I like a clean finish, so this part took me about 2 hours. I placed the control module on the fuse block as suggested (etrailer's videos are a BIG help). I placed the remote transmitter on the drivers side. I ran the plow lead down to the hitch from inside the vehicle. There is just enough wiring supplied and this allows me to tuck the connector inside the hitch when not in use. A hitch cover protects it from the elements. First use was 30" of snowfall! I plowed for about 3 hours straight. The engine compartment did get warm which made the control wiring warm and pliable; so the connector came out of the control module mid way through plowing. I used some dielectric grease and it stayed connected the remainder of my plowing. It takes some practice to hitch up to the plow easily. This set up took a beating first time out. Sure glad I ordered it!!



by: Kimber11/15/2022

The plow works very well. It's not real heavy duty but it has been adequate so far. It went together quite easily and is fairly light and maneuverable when I take it off for the summer. I am glad it has the extra turnbuckle braces beside the receiver to stiffen it up. I almost wish I had gotten a wider plow. When I have it set for straight forward it is good but when I have it angled it is a bit narrow for my Suburban. One minor problem I had was when I hit a hard object and the plow snapped forward and down both of the little red plastic end markers that stick up broke off. Long exposure must weaken the plastic.



by: Brad11/07/2022

Overall, I was satisfied. Instructions could be more complete, and it was missing a few bolts and nuts. But Looks like a solid plow for the application I need.



by: Scott02/09/2022

Well worth the money! No longer having to worry about someone else coming to plow is a God send!!!



by: Daniel08/19/2023

Good for the price, really needs to be able to be able to angle from the cab of the truck. (deluxe model.)



by: Kevin 10/28/2022

Works great even better than the old fisher plow even though this one swings manually, the blade goes much higher when pushing up banks of snow.



by: Donald J01/11/2022

I love having this plow easy to install, easy to attach and remove on my 2 door Jeep Wrangler. I would recommend it to everyone looking for a plow.



by: Tp Thomas01/18/2020

Difficult to put together - manufacturing quality is terrible - holes drilled off of center, causing plenty of work-arounds. In the end, it was a small plow with a complicated and messy assembly instruction. I resold it for $100 to get rid of the eye-sore. I don't recommend this at all.



by: Tom M10/08/2020

Only got to use the plow blade one time but it worked great!



by: Joseph11/19/2020

Hasn't snowed since I bought it. Works like a charm!



by: Best10/02/2022



by: Abel 11/12/2022


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  • Can I Use the DK2 Snow Plow # K2AVAL8422 with a 9-Inch Ground Clearance on My 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
  • 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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  • Can K2 Detail Avalanche K2AVAL8422 Be Swapped Between 2002 Toyota Tundra and Ford F-350
  • The # K2AVAL8422 plow itself isn't vehicle specific, you can install it on any SUV or light truck that has a front hitch available for it. To install the # K2AVAL8422 on your 2002 Toyota Tundra, you'll need a front mount hitch like # 31180. You will be able to used the plow on both trucks, but unless you want to move all the wiring each time, you'll need an additional winch control box # K2WCB and wireless remote # EWX004-CAD for the second vehicle. If you'd care to reply with the
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  • Does Blade Stiffener Have to be Connected for Safe Usage of Detail K2 Hitch Mount Snowplow
  • 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,
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  • Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches K2AVAL8422. Will This Work On A Lifted Truck?
  • 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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  • Recommended Light Kit for K2 Detail Snow Plow
  • K2 recommends that their # K281488LB2 Halogen High/Low Beam Light Kit with Turn Signals be used with their # K2AVAL8422 Avalanche snowplow. The kit includes the wiring harness, brackets and all necessary installation hardware. I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring the light kit.
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  • 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!
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  • Recommended Snowplow and Front-Mounted Hitch for 1994 Ford Ranger
  • For your 1994 Ford Ranger I recommend the Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplow # K2AVAL8422 which fits in the Curt Front-Mounted Hitch # C31063 (please keep in mind this hitch will not fit Ranger's with a front cross-member or 2WD models built in Canada). The K2 Avalanche # K2AVAL8422 has a blade which can adjust to be angled to the left or right as well as straight ahead and gets raised or lowered with an electric winch that is operated via remote control so you do not have to leave the cab
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  • How to Add Lights to a Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches
  • In order to add lights to the Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches part # K2AVAL8422 you'll need a light kit like the Halogen High/Low Beam Light Kit with Turn Signals for Detail K2 Snowplows part # K281488LB2. The light kit comes with lights, brackets, and pigtails. The pigtails will be tied into the factory headlights but you'll indeed need to add relays so you don't overdraw the factory headlight circuits. Unfortunately, we don't have a plug-in relay harness for this so you'll need
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  • 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.
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  • Differences Between Detail K2 and Detail K2 Elite Snow Plows For a 2003 Toyota Tacoma
  • Yes, the difference between the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422 and Detail K2 Elite Snowplow # K2AVAL8422ELT is the Elite has the electric actuator over the winch. The Elite also uses a chain connection to the blade while the basic K2 has a strap that is more likely to become damaged. The electric actuator is superior to the winch. It operates faster, smoother and it has a built in clutch that will protect against damage that a winch would cause. The actuator won't be able to lift the blade
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  • Comparing the Detail K2 Avalanche and Detail K2 Rampage II Snowplows for a Dodge Dakota
  • For a 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4, I recommend the Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplow part # K2AVAL8422 with the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31080 over the Detail K2 Rampage II Snowplow with the Custom Mounting Brackets for Detail K2 Snowplows part # K284134 for two reasons. The first reason is that the Detail K2 Avalanche has a has a much higher winch capacity of 3,000 lbs than the Detail K2 Rampage II which is only rated at 1,500 lbs. The higher rated the winch, the longer
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  • Correct Front Mounted Receiver for 2005 Chevy Silverado
  • 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. If you have the 1500 model, I'd recommend the Curt # 31302. If you have the 1500HD model, use the Curt # 31108. I've linked to installation videos for both hitches mentioned above.
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  • How Tight Should Blade Stiffeners Be on Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches
  • I spoke to Detail K2 about the blade stiffeners on the Detail K2 Snowplow for 2" Hitches part # K2AVAL8422 and they informed me that they don't need to have a lot of pressure applied, they should simply be snugged up and then turned an additional rotation or so for support.
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  • Snow Plow and Mount Recommendation for 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4WD
  • I'd recommend going with a plow mount for your vehicle over a hitch style mount. On some hitch mount setups we've seen the hitch not be as durable as the mounts that mount to the frame and are specifically for plows so that's what I feel is the better solution. The Detail K2 Storm Plow part # K2AVAL8422 that you referenced is a great choice, and then for mounts custom fit to your 1994 Jeep Wrangler we have the part # K284115 which would work great.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch For A 2022 Ram 2500
  • We have a great solution for your 2022 Ram 2500. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C73ZV is a great option that is a direct fit for your Ram 2500. This hitch is engineered, fabricated. welded, and tested in the USA; and is rated for a line pull load limit of 9,000lbs, as well as, a vertical load limit of up to 500lbs.
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  • Availability of Front Hitch for 2024 Ram 2500
  • We do have a front hitch available for your 2024 Ram 2500. That is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C73ZV. This hitch features a 9,000 lb line pull and vertical load of 500 lbs. It also has a bolt-on installation. However, trimming of the front bumper will be required for installation.
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  • Recommended Front Hitch For A 2024 Ram 3500 Diesel Mega Cab
  • Yes we do! The Curt Front Mount Hitch # C73ZV will be the correct hitch for your 2024 Ram 3500 Diesel Mega Cab. I just double checked with my contact at Curt and they confirmed that it will indeed fit the Diesel Mega Cab models. It will be a no drill install but some fascia trimming will be required.
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  • Front Hitch for 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
  • This is an easy decision to make since the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # C73ZV is the only model that is compatible with the Power Wagon trim. The only exception is if you have a diesel but it looks like the Power Wagon comes with a Hemi V8 so that shouldn't be an issue. The hitch has a bolt-on installation, gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs, line pull of 9,000 lbs, and a 500 lb vertical load.
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