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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Draw-Tite Front Hitch
- Draw-Tite
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Square Tube
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.
65049 Draw-Tite Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Item # 65049
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2008 - 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis
- 2008 - 2014 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis
- 2008 - 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis
- 2011 - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 2 Wheel Drive
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2 Wheel Drive
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2 Wheel Drive
- 2011 - 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
- 2015 - 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4 Wheel Drive
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Video of Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-250
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford F-250
Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Ford F-250
Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford F-350
Video Transcript for Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-250
Today, on this 2012 Ford F-250, we're going to install part number 65049 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll give you some measurements to help you out when selecting some accessories. From the top of the receiver openings down to the ground should be about 15-3/4 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper in this case, we measured out to the license plate, its going to be about 5-1/4 inches. Now, we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. First thing you need to do is go ahead and remove some bumper brackets there at the end of the frame.
There'll be two bolt assemblies, one on each side that we have to remove to lower our brackets. These brackets and the bolts will not be reinstalled. This will be the same on the passenger side. Next, we'll go ahead and remove the floor lid below the bumper. There will be nut and bolt assemblies, as well as plastic rivets. Once we have all those removed, we can go ahead and lower it and out of the way.
Now, at this point, we can go ahead and see where the hitch installs on the vehicle. There will be an oval slot on the side of the frame and then the hitch, we'll use one of the existing holes from one of the bumper brackets that was removed earlier. Before we install the hardware, we'll go ahead and show you how it looks on the hitch before we install it. The bolts will mount from the inside to the outside. And for the fastener closest to the bumper, it will be the bolt and the flat washer and then the lock washer and nut and on the bolt going towards the back will be the carriage bolt and the a lock nut and washer.
One thing to know about this carriage bolt is that the head of it will lock into the inside oval of the frame. Now, with an extra set of hands, we'll go ahead and push it up and align it with the holes. We'll use an alignment tool to help line up her holes and then we'll go ahead and install the hardware. We'll start with the bolts going towards the front. Then, well use the bolt leader that comes with the kit to install the carriage bolts that go towards the back of the vehicle. We'll guide our pull wire through the mounting location and then out the access hole.
We'll then thread the bolts and pull them into position. Now, with all the hardware loose, we can maneuver the hitch around to get our holes to line up. We'll repeat this on the other side. Once all the hardware is installed, we'll go ahead and tighten down the bolts and then torque them down as specified in the instructions. Our hitch is fully installed. Now, we'll go ahead and turn out attention to the spoiler that we removed earlier. We'll hold up our spoiler up to the hitch to get a general idea of where we need to cut out for it. We'll measure from the center of the fastener down to the hitch. That will give us an idea of how far to go down. Now, this can vary from vehicle to vehicle. In this case, the measurement was around 2.5 inches. We'll transfer that to the backside of our spoiler and then we'll go ahead and measure off from there 1.5 inches on each side to give a total of 3 inches. It will make a square of 3.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches long. We'll go ahead and use a rotary tool to go ahead and make our sets. That's our first cut. We'l go ahead and do a test fit to make sure everything is okay. Next, we'll go ahead and take some time out to clean up the edges. With it installed for good, then we'll reinstall all the fasteners. With that, our install is finished. There you have it for part numbers 65049 for Draw-Tite on our 2012 Ford F-250.
Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 65049
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (197 Customer Reviews)
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.
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by: Tom L09/04/2019
Great product. It fit perfectly up onto the frame of my F-250. In 2-1/2 hrs I had my Honda 150 scoter mounted on the front of the F 250. I’m pretty handy at manufacturing things but this system by e- trailer is the only way to go! And Greg on the phone was reassuring help. I’m totally satisfied, thanks e- trailer 697570
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by: Ted R.07/31/2019
Installed easily in an evening. Good fitment. Works as expected. Looks pretty burly but I have not put heavy loads on it. I would buy again. 678967
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by: Eric10/21/2019
2011 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Product shipped fast and fit perfectly. 719142
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by: StevieJ91109/04/2019
The front hitch fit my 2015 Ford F350 like a glove! Completing the installation however, was another story. Getting the bolts in the brackets to mount it was a job for more nimble limbs and fingers than mine. But with my brother's help, we got the job accomplished. The hole in the air dam was a bit tricky, but fit was very good after cutting. Overall, the job turned out OK, and the bike rack I had fit great on it, solving the problem of where to carry 2 bikes when the new (to me) 5th wheel has no bumper, and I had little faith in attaching a less than sturdy rack to the ladder on back of the rig with 2 70+ # bikes.. 697885
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by: James07/13/2019
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Ordered on Sunday. Arrived Thursday, ahead of the predicted date, and this with free shipping! The fit was perfect and the bracket lined up exactly with the pre-existing holes in the truck frame. Recommend a second person to make installation easier. I did it alone with a jack holding up one side, but do not recommend that. Installation was very simple, with only four bolts. Make sure to trim the vinyl air dam before installing the hitch bracket. Also beware of the electrical wires (lights) that are close to the install location. They are not in the way, but try to avoid pinching them during the install process. 669805
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by: Michael06/27/2019
Install took me about two and half hours by myself laying on my back plus 30 minutes to run to Auto Zone to borrow a 24mm deep socket. Manager let me borrow one since I only needed it for 10 minutes to torque the four bolts. Etrailer shipped same day provided me with tracking and two full business days later hitch showed up. Measure five times and cut once on the air dam. 663643
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by: Dale08/31/2019
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Just what we needed to haul our motorcycle. This is the second product we ordered from etrailer.com and have been happy both times. We will use etrailer.com as our first choice for trailer and hauling parts. 696097
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by: Jason10/08/2018
Nice fit and great product 572816
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by: Gary L06/10/2019
Ford Five Hundred
I originally purchased this front hitch to be able to drive my trailers into tight spots instead of backing them in. It works as expected, I only wish the tongue weight limits were more than 500 lbs. One added feature is I use it to carry my mountain bikes in the front of the vehicle while pulling a travel trailer at the same time. 655907
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by: Scott01/28/2019
Received the hitch in a few days and looks great haven't installed yet but am using it to mount a winch 600993
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by: Roger09/15/2018
I was very pleased with the precision mounting tolerances and handy device to install difficult bolts. It has served me well. 565573
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by: Cindy01/17/2019
It took my husband and me about an hour to install, but went well. We watched the videos which were extremely helpful. 598146
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by: Ed L.06/21/2017
2013 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
I ordered a Tonno Pro folding soft Tonneau Cover and a front mount Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch. The Tonneau cover came fast and I installed it in 5 minutes just like they said it keeps out the weather and looks good. The hitch took two weeks to arrive but it looks great I installed it in about 3 hours. I had a front hitch on my last truck and it is the greatest thing for moving trailers around the yard. Plus it can be used to mount a winch or other things like a bike rack. 399368
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David C - 08/14/2015
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by: David C08/14/2014
2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Love the front receiver for my F250 Super Duty Putting the boat in the backyard between trees and into the building can be like threading a needle. Pushing it makes all the difference. Having the trailer pivot point just a few feet from the steering tires makes this job super easy. First time everytime. Super easy install. Watch the install video once and you know everything you need to know. 146719
Comments
Still great. I use this every weekend.
David C - 08/14/201514243
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by: Harry01/03/2018
This hitch was very easy to install and looks great !! The only thing I didn`t like was that the inside dimension of the hitch flange (were the hitch slides over or around the truck frame) was about 3/8" wider than the truck frame. This made it very difficult to tighten and making the hitch symmetrical installation as I already laid out the center line of the truck and cut the hole in the valance under the front bumper. I did call the customer service team and her reply was (it probably got bent during shipping) WOW !! Anyway, This item looks good, simple installation, serves the purpose and I would buy another one if needed !!! 464488
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by: Gregorii09/04/2017
2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Hardest part of the mounting process was the air dam fitting. The jig to install one pair of bolts made a normal bloody knuckle job a snap. RECOMMEND If one person tries to install solo have a couple of small hydraulic jacks and drift pins in easy reach. Instructions were very lucid 428654
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John C - 06/17/2017
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by: John C06/13/2016
2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Easy installation. You may want to use two people, but one can do it. Took a little over 90 minutes doing it by myself. Instructions are clear and concise. I plan to use the front hitch for a bike rack when pulling our pop up camper. Or will also make putting it in the garage easier, as it can be pushed in. Meets my needs perfectly. 260952
Comments
Still working great. Still pleased with it.
John C - 06/17/201725085
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CraigB - 06/27/2018
40250
by: CraigB06/16/2017
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Needed a front receiver to put a bike rack on my 2015 Ford F-350 (2WD) for use with my slide-in camper. Price on the details page I was viewing changed overnight when I went to place my order, but etrailer honored the earlier price. Order was placed 6/12 with a 3-5 days estimated delivery. It arrived on 6/14. Very fast service & shipping! Installation took me about 3 hours, working alone & without power tools and a pause to re-view the installation video. My truck did not have the brackets referenced for possible removal. Would be nice if video showed how one installs the front bolts with the limited accessibility between frame and bumper that I had in to 2015 F-350, with the installed tow hooks. Front left nut had limited clearance between frame, which affected my ability to use a socket and torque wrench. Finished installation provides about 9" ground clearance and requires about 3" hitch length to clear the bumper and grill. Otherwise, installation was simple, pretty much as described in the 2012 Ford video. 395063
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Yes the hitch works perfectly for my needs of carrying our bikes when we travel with our camper.
CraigB - 06/27/201840250
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by: Paul12/28/2010
Ford F-250 Super Duty
Front receiver Ford F250 The install was pretty straight forward and the fitment was perfect. The bolt pull wire made the rear bolts go in very easy. I had to remove the bottom bolts in the fog lights to get the torque wrench in the front bolts, but that only took about 30 secs. My Warn Winch has a new home. 4717
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Joe - 08/26/2018
42853
by: Joe08/26/2017
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
This review is for my 2015 F350 4x4 Platinum. Thanks etrailer from start to finish. Found my front hitch easy, Arrived on third day. The box was torn open from shipping, however thanks etrailer for the protective end cover and wrapping hardware with heavy tape. No scratches or missing parts (yay) installed by myself with a pump jack. Perfect fit as if Ford made it. Thanks for the follow up on day it was delivered thanks George (nice touch) This was my first buy from e-trailer and I'm very satisfied. I wanted an easy website to find and feel confident the part needed was the exact fit for my truck, name brand part, free shipping, and a decent price with excellent customer service. Found it!!! 425408
Comments
No problems at all, Use often
Joe - 08/26/201842853
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by: Wilton09/10/2018
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Installed 65049 on my 2015 F350 DW 4 WD. All went good. Put a strap around bumper and receiver to hold in place while I got a couple of bolts in. Removal of front air dam was also helpful. I had to loosen two 15 mm bolts on the stabilizer in order to get driver side in. Was either grind a little off or loosen u shaped stabilizer. By my self about 4 hours (just hand tools). 563552
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by: Todd01/28/2019
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Arrived on time as ordered. Box was smashed open. Minor paint scratches where the box was smashed open. The hitch feels strong and appears to be built well. The installation was easy if you follow the directions. This is a solid hitch and looks great. Highly recommended. 600878
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Bernie Z - 05/30/2018
39100
by: Bernie Z.05/26/2017
2011 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Excellent Product! Installation took longer than expected. I don't have a car lift so I did the entire installation with all truck wheels on the ground and with me sliding up under the truck. Applying the lock down torque was a little difficult but everything else was a piece of cake. I've never done this before so I was nervous - I'm frugal and didn't want to pay to have it done. I got most of my install information from the etrailer video but I'm glad I read the instructions that came with the receiver because the unit comes with two different bolt sizes nearly identical in size and the size difference is imperceptible unless you are looking closely for it. I ended up buying a deep throat 15/16 six point socket with a 1/2" drive to fit into my 24" long breaker bar and I also bought blue lock-tite and four additional nuts. The bolts are long enough to add another nut which when torqued against the first nut serves to lock it in place better. The long bolt length required a deep throat socket. 385352
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I still like them
Bernie Z - 05/30/201839100
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Paul S - 11/07/2016
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by: Paul S. Front hitch11/08/2015
Nice fit, pretty good instructions, could use a 2nd wire bolt puller. Suggest install using an ASSISTANT! I did mine alone, in a garage, no lift......3 hours. You NEED to take off the facia/air dam. FYI-Ford uses an 18mm nut to hold on the 2 brackets that need removal. Cut out for receiver on airdam using a Dremel tool,. 231601
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Excellent, use it a lot in the fall putting boats into storage units
Paul S - 11/07/201621779
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by: Dan07/27/2011
Great hitch the kit was ok they gave me two bolts that did not fit the nuts and where too long.I think you should provide a templet for the cut in the plastic it would be cleaner finish. 20376
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2 bolts wo the right nuts? That says pretty bad QA on the part of Draw-Tite. How hard is it, to match bolts and nuts? Boo! Makes me wonder if I should buy Draw-Tite over another mfg. A match is one of those things that one wouldnt think of until one has to make a run to the nearest hardware store on 2nd thought, thats a great way to kill the day which, might keep you from mowing the lawn today, dearI agree that it wouldnt cost the mfgr. much to include a template. Personally, I dont appreciate the cut, try, cut approach either.Just my dime - which still makes a handy screwdriver.
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view full answer... - Can a High-Low Adapter and Hitch Extender with Winch Mount be Used with Winch on 2012 Ford F-250I do not recommend using a high-low adapter to achieve the rise you are looking for. The problem is that you would have to use the adapter, possibly an extension, and then a winch mount. That creates a lot of links in the chain so to speak and a lot of extra stress on the front mount hitch # 65049 on your 2012 Ford F-250. The use of extensions and adapters reduces the tongue weight, or in this case the vertical pull, by 50 percent. With that many accessories connected the vertical pull...
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Ford F-350Your math is solid...but we can't recommend the use of more than one hitch extender/adapter. A better option would be a front hitch on your 2013 Ford F-350 like the Draw Tite part # 65049 so that you can carry a bike rack up front. Then for a bike rack to carry in the front hitch the Thule Roadway part # TH912XTR would fit and be a great option.
view full answer... - 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for Front Hitch of 2011 Ford F-2504 bike racks tend to stick out pretty far so it's somewhat hard to pick out an ideal 4 bike rack solution for a front hitch on the front of a vehicle. Things you should consider are blocked headlights potentially, reduced air flow to radiator and possible reduced vision due to the bikes hanging off the front of the vehicle. Something simple and with a thin upright mast like the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR would be the best option most likely. I attached a review video for...
view full answer... - Front Hitch for 2014 Ford F-250 Super DutyWe do have front-mount hitches for your 2014 Ford F-250, Draw-Tite # 65049 (for 2WD and 4WD)and Curt # C31018 (for 4WD only), but these are rated for only 500-lbs vertical load, which is the same as tongue weight. We do not offer a higher-rated front hitch for your truck.
view full answer... - Is the Plastic Air Dam Removed on a 2012 Ford F-350 To Install Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch # 65049It is recommended to remove the plastic air dam attached to the bottom of the front bumper to install the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch, # 65049. It will be much easier to install the hitch and cut the hole with the air dam removed. I have attached the installation instructions for this hitch as well as an installation video on a 2012 Ford F-250 for you to check out. The installation on the F-250 will be the same as your F-350.
view full answer... - 2014 Ford F350 Front Hitch RecommendationYes, the Draw Tite Front Hitch part # 65049 that you referenced will fit your 2014 Ford F-350 4 wheel drive with a diesel engine as it has been confirmed as a fit. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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