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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: 24865
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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from Draw-Tite. Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number 24865 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - 24865

  • Class I
  • 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  • 2000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • 200 lbs TW
  • Draw-Tite
  • For Towing

This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.


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
  • 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
  • Drawbar and pin and clip sold separately


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
  • Rating: Class I
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 200 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.



24865 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe

60282 Hidden Hitch Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 24865 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles



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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

203 reviews
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.

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Still working great, love it.



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Excellent shopping experience. Especially appreciate your including a video on your website for the installation procedures of both the hitch and wire harness. Those videos reduced any hesitance to DIY on my part. Glad it warned to support the exhaust separately so it can be lowered only as needed.

Ordered Saturday evening, arrived Thurs aft. Installed hitch Fri PM in just about 1 hr. (alone) being extra cautious. Hitch fit perfectly. Today installing the wiring which looks easy.

Only comment about the Hidden Hitch, not etrailer.com, is that the long steel tube is open on both ends, dips 5 inches in middle, can't see any drain hole. Looks like it will eventually get some tire splash water in the tube ends with no place to go, so could rust with trapped water. I will question Hidden Hitch about this issue. Probably should drill a small relief hole at the low point and cover the ends. Hidden hitch should do that or supply rubber caps for the ends. Otherwise it was a straight forward and pleasant experience.



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very satisfiyed with product and service



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Very fast delivery, so far, perfect fit



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installed easy/ quick shipping



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Installed! a little tight on the bumper cover but will work



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This was simple to install and the kit made it so easy to fish the bolts through it was ridiculous.



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product is a well made unit as pictured. very satisfied. excellent service.



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I really liked the installation video. This sold the product for me.



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Delivered and installed by my mechanic in no time.



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The video showed exactly how to install. Everything fit as shown and I was done in 45 min.



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this product is really simple to install, with basic socket set, on garage floor, thanks for a great hitch



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The hitch arrived sooner than expected, installed in less than an hour and if it's like the last three purchased it will work just fine, thanks for a great product!



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Product arrived fast and well boxed for the size. At first, I thought that I might need help to install this on my brand new Ford Fusion so as not to damage anything. I was surprised that the only tool I needed was an 18mm socket wrench. Everything went in quick and easy.
I definitely recommend it.
Thanks



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IF I HAD A CAR LIFT LIKE IN THE VIDEO IT WOULD ONLY TAKE ABOUT 1/2 HR. WORKING OFF THE GROUND IT TOOK ABOUT 1 HR.
LOOKS GOOD FIT GOOD.



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Hitch arrived sooner than promised. Installation was easy, did not have to jack up my Ford Fusion.



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I'd rate the ease of installation a little tougher. Everything was perfect until I drove it for the first time. The exhaust was hitting the hitch in two places. Some tweaking and it's 90% quieter but not quite perfect yet.



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Very quick delivery and well packaged. The instructions were clear and it installed very easily.



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Installation was as easy as the video. Written instructions, not so much, so definitely use them both. All the videos on the site are excellent and worth while.



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Easy to install. Came quickly. I use it for my bike rack and it works out great for my needs. Highly reccomend this product



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Easy to install. Took about 45 min., only because it had to be done laying on the shop floor. Looks great! Thanks for the help Matt H. @ Etrailer.



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A little difficult to install by yourself, but overall an easy installation and an excellent product.



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This was so easy i installed the hitch myself in 30 mi. and i am 71 yrs old.

The follow up and shipping was was excellent.



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Great design, good tools (coiled bolt pullers) . The bolts for the bumper-side holes were frustrating due to being just barely long enough to get the nut started. Otherwise a great fit. This is on the wife's car pulling a tradeshow trailer. She loves it.



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The trailerhitch is great, it's being used to haul bikecycles on vacation. Installation said no drilling but did require some drilling on my Ford Fusion that took an extra hour to install but all went well and we're very happy with it.


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  • Can a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Tow a Trailer
    Can you tell me the model year of your Fusion? We do have some hitches that fit the Hybrid models but I need the year to confirm a fit and verify any towing restrictions. Also, any idea of the weight you need to tow?
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2010 Ford Fusion Sport with Dual Exhaust
    Yes, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24865, will fit on all models of the 2010 Ford Fusion including the sport with dual exhaust. This hitch installs exactly the same as Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, 60282, which has been discontinued, and we have pictures and a video of it installed on a 2010 Fusion with dual exhaust. I have provided a link to the video for reference. The recommended ball mount but for the Draw-Tite Hitch is # 3594. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter)...
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  • Will Draw-Tite Hitch 24865 Fit A 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
    Hi Conrad! The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24865 will indeed fit your 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. I checked with Draw-Tite and it will actually fit all versions of Fusion for 2010 to 2012, as well as a 2010 to 2011 Mercury Milan and 2010 to 2012 Lincoln MKZ. I bring that up as we have an install video of this hitch going onto a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, that I have included. What are you planning on using the hitch for?
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  • Need Trailer Hitch To Fit A 2011 Ford Fusion
    Hello Brian. The Draw-Tite Class 1 Hitch # 24865 is what I recommend for the 2011 Ford Fusion. It is an easy bolt on install and it is confirmed to fit all models of the 2011 Fusion, including the Hybrid. I have included a link to an install video for you below. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else you need.
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  • Is There A Class II Trailer Hitch Available For A 2010 Ford Fusion
    The vendors we carry for trailer hitches unfortunately only offer class 1 trailer hitches for your 2010 Ford Fusion. Of the two options available I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24865 since the installation process is a bit easier than the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11390. This hitch has a 2,000lb GTW capacity and 200lb TW capacity. If you were planning on towing a smaller trailer or want to add lights to a cargo carrier or bike rack for better visibility...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2010 Ford Fusion for Towing Small Trailer
    The Draw Tite hitch part # 24865 is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Ford Fusion and has a 2,000 lb total trailer weight capacity. This would be more than enough for a 390 lb trailer. Unless there are restrictions in the owners manual of your vehicle on towing this hitch would be a great solution. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. The recommended ball mount but for the Draw-Tite Hitch is # 3594. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2...
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  • 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Hitch Bike Rack
    For your 2010 Ford Fusion we have the Draw Tite hitch part # 24865 which is a confirmed fit and would work well for carrying your 1-1/4 inch hitch bike rack. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 4-cyl Ford Fusion
    The Draw Tite Hitch part # 24865 has the towing capacities of 200 lbs tongue weight and 2,000 lbs total trailer weight. Whether or not your 4-cylinder 2011 Ford Fusion has the same capacities is why you need to consult the owners manual of your vehicle. Whichever component in your towing setup has the lowest towing capacity is what dictates the towing capacity. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118422. For...
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  • Comparing CURT Trailer Hitch and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Ford Fusion
    A 7/16 inch bolt and a 1/2 inch bolt will both have a much higher capacity than the hitch or vehicle frame rails. Since both installation instructions for CURT, # 11390, and Draw-Tite, # 24865, require fishwiring hardware through the frame rails, the slightly smaller Draw-Tite 7/16 inch bolts will be easier to fishwire into place. The other major difference is the CURT hitch does require the use of a stabilization strap, # 18050, for any non-trailer load such as a bike rack or cargo carrier...
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  • Will a Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Fit a 2010 Ford Fusion with Single Exhaust
    The Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 24865 is designed to fit all styles of the 2010 Ford Fusion including those with single exhaust. It is a pretty basic installation. You will need to lower the exhaust pipe by removing the rubber isolator at the muffler and one isolator near the rear suspension. I have included a link to a video showign a typical installation on a model with single exhaust.
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  • Swapping Hitch Between Different Generations of Same Vehicle
    The Draw-Tite Class I hitch you referred to, part # 24865 is a fit for the 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan and the 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ only. It won't fit your 2006 Fusion. For the 2006, you'd want the Curt # C11329. If you look at both hitches, as well as their installation procedure, you can see that the two hitches are quite different. I've linked you to install instructions and videos for both hitches. Even if the same hitch fit both vehicles, the hitch hardware is...
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  • Thule Bike Racks Compatible With Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    Both the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11390 and Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24865 for your 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will allow for a Thule class I compatible bike racks. I recommend the Draw-Tite over the Curt as you are required to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories # 18050 with the Curt receiver. The Thule Helium Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH44VR and Thule T2 Classic Bike Rack # TH9045 are two of Thule's bike racks that are compatible...
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  • Class II Accessories Will Not Fit in a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Ford Fusion
    You can only use Class I compatible bike racks with a Class I trailer hitch like # 24865. There is nothing wrong with the hitch or the bike rack in case you were worried about that. The tab in the receiver is a safety precaution so users will not put in Class II accessories that could potentially overload the hitch and damage the vehicle. We have an image on the product page for all Class I hitches that have the tab pointing it out. I have included here as well. Class I trailer hitches...
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  • Compatibility of Draw-Tite # 24865 Class I Trailer Hitch With 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    My Draw-Tite representative confirms that the # 24865 Class I hitch you referenced is compatible with your vehicle. The fact that your Fusion is the Hybrid model will not affect the installation. The battery will not interfere with the installation. If you're planning on doing some light duty towing, and your owner's manual doesn't prohibit towing, the Draw-Tite # 24865 would be a good choice. You will need the recommended ball mount. You'd also need to add a trailer wiring harness, part...
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Motorcycle With a 2012 Ford Fusion
    I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24865 as it is the easier of the two hitches we have for installation on your 2012 Ford Fusion. Both are also class I receiver and will be able to tow a small trailer with a small motorcycle. A Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3594 with either a 2" Ball # 19258 or 1-7/8" Ball # 19256 is required to fit your class I receiver. Only class I accessories with fit your class I receiver. The Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock and Coupler...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ford Fusion to Carry Cargo Carrier/Bike Rack
    For carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier the best option for a hitch is the Draw TIte part # 24865. Reason being it does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying either rack like the Curt # C11390 does.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    I recommend the most popular hitch for your 2012 Ford Fusion which is the Draw-Tite model, # 24865. Most likely, there are special concerns for the vehicle regarding towing and/or the use of a cargo carrier. Check the vehicle owners manual in the towing section to determine if there are any specific recommendations for your vehicle. For the available hitches for your Fusion there are restrictions as to what type of bike rack you can use and how many bikes you can carry. Because the hitches...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 Ford Fusion
    The hitches available for you 2011 Ford Fusion are Class I hitches like the part # 24865 which has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. This means that you could carry up to 200 lbs of weight from a wheel chair carrier and wheel chair. Most likely this will not be enough capacity so the only option you would have for this so you would need a small trailer for transporting the lift. A small trailer would be the best route. For trailer wiring you would need the part # 118422, # 3594 for a...
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  • Will Trailer Hitch Fit Both 2010 Ford Fusion and 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
    It sounds as if you are wanting to move your hitch from your 2010 Ford Fusion to your 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. We have three hitches that will fit both your 2010 Ford Fusion and 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The choices are Draw-Tite # 24865 and Curt # C11390. The hitch that you referenced will not fit either your 2010 or 2011 Fusion. It was designed to fit the 2013-2014 Ford Fusion. If you are moving a hitch from one Fusion to the other, it is recommended that you use new hardware on your...
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  • Will Draw Tite Hitch 24865 Fit 2012 Ford Fusion Sport with Dual Exhaust
    Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 24865 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Ford Fusion Sport that has dual exhaust. If you check out the install instructions that I attached you can see a diagram of this hitch being installed on a dual exhaust model. I attached a video that shows the hitch being installed on a dual exhaust model as well.
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  • Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for 2010 Ford Fusion
    For trailer wiring for your 2010 Ford Fusion the T-One kit part # 118422 would be the best option. This brand of trailer wiring is the most reliable that we offer so we recommend it highly. It would work great with the Draw Tite hitch part # 24865 which is also a fit for your 2010 Ford Fusion. The 4-way stores in the trunk area of your vehicle when not in use so you wouldn't need to come up with a way to secure it to the hitch tube or bumper area. Having the 4-way run out of the back...
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  • How to Carry 3 Bikes with a 2010 Ford Fusion
    Class I hitches just don't have the weight capacity to be able to handle the weight and leverage of more than 2 bikes. The problem is that the weight of the bikes end up so far away from the hitch as more and more of them get installed on the bike rack that it ends up putting too much torque on the hitch and attachment points of the vehicle. For more info on hitch classifications check out the FAQ article I attached. The easiest way to carry a total of 3 bikes with your 2010 Ford Fusion...
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  • Hitch Clearance for Bike Rack on 2011 Ford Fusion
    We offer two Class I hitches for your 2011 Ford Fusion, the Draw-Tite # 24865 and the Curt # C11390. I reviewed the two linked installation videos for these items to compare their clearance dimensions and they differ by only 1/4-inch. The Curt hitch will provide approximately 5-1/4-inches of clearance from the hitch pin hole to the back of the bumper cover, while the Draw-Tite dimension is 5-inches. The clearance provided by compatible Class I bike racks will vary between racks. A new...
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  • Recommended 3-Bike Carrier for 2012 Lincoln MKZ
    The folks at Hollywood Racks originally determined their trunk-mount Express 3 Bike Rack # HRE3 was a good match to the 2012 Lincoln MKZ but later determined (based on customer feedback) that it was not a good fit. At this point they do not recommend that rack on your car. I confirmed this with their Fit Guide. In fact they recommend no trunk-mount racks for your MKZ due to the potential for the weight of the bikes to damage the trunk lid and/or hinge. We will update our fit guide to reflect...
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