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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Draw-Tite Front Hitch - 65049
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
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 (175 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: 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: 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: Jason10/08/2018
Nice fit and great product 572816
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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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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: 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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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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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: 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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Bernie Z - 05/30/2018
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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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Tom K - 10/08/2018
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by: Tom K.10/07/2017
2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Seems like a good product. Not easy to attach but that is the fault of the truck, not the hitch. Exceptional service from etrailer.com - fast, efficient. 440342
Comments
Sold the truck with the hitch, but it was great while I had it.
Tom K - 10/08/201844416
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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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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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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
Comments
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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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: Rodney09/09/2018
Ford F-250 Super Duty
I installed this hitch on the front of my F250 for the purpose of backing my camping trailer into my very tight RV Pad next to my home. It has also been really great for putting my 30 foot trailer into tight camping areas. I don't know what I would do without it. With the camera on the back of the camping trailer it goes into almost any area without any assistance. Most of the time it is just me and my dog, and she isn't any help at all! I would recommend this hitch for this application for anyone who enjoys camping. The other plus was the ease of installation. It took me about an hour to install!! I had to use a jack stand to hold it up on one side while I bolted the other side. I think it would have even been easier if I had asked for some help, but I didn't need too, and was able to get the job done. I had to reroute some wires, but that was easy also. If I would need to use it for a winch, I would recommend a heavier hitch according to the size of the winch. I could use a light weight winch with about 9K pull, I think as long as I remember the limitation but probably won't. I would recommend this hitch because of how useful it is and for ease of installation. 563361
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Joe - 08/26/2018
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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: Roger A. Pacheco08/15/2015
2015 Ford F-250-Super-Duty
The Draw Tite front hitch mounted up with ease. 219418
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CraigB - 06/27/2018
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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: Paul-Boutin09/21/2015
2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Since my truck was going in for some work I had my tech install this for me. He said it was very quick and simple. I love the option of putting my Rola NV2 Bike Rack on the front of the truck. 226801
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by: Gary B.08/24/2014
2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty
As usual with an Etrailer order, shipping was free and fast. I had the product in hand 2 days after ordering. I ordered the 2 wheel drive front mount hitch 65049 for a 2012 Ford F350 dually. Installation was pretty straight forward with only one minor glitch. I did the install alone, using a floor jack. Possible, but I would urge you to get a buddy to help. I believe installation would be smoother, quicker and easier with a buddy to help. My truck has a stabilizer bar which required that the hitch be tilted up into position. The plastic air dam would not allow me to tilt the hitch enough to clear the stabilizer bar. Believing the web site (and foolishly not measuring) that said the air dam didn't need trimmed on a 2 wheel drive, I removed the air dam with the intent of replacing it after install. Once I had the air dam out of the way, the install was relatively painless. The hitch fit perfectly, the front bolts are a bit of a challenge because you're working in a very restricted space. The rear bolts are a piece of cake. The little "fishing" wire they include works perfectly. After finishing the install, I went to replace the air dam and discovered it needed a small notch cut out of the bottom. Not much, probably about an inch and a half, the width of the receiver, but I maybe would not have had to remove the air dam had I known this going in. So, in summary. Excellent product, install is pretty easy, If you have a 2012 F350 Dually, you're going to have to notch your plastic air dam. 148239
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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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by: John S04/04/2017
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Quick delivery, well packaged, and all fasteners included. Bolted right up with no issues. Did the install by myself and used a floor jack as my assistant. I have a 2016 F350 4x4 SRW diesel. I previously installed a 2wd front valence which is much shorter than the 4wd valence. Thise means I was able to mount the hitch without removing the valence from the bumper. Instead I raised the unit up, marked the valence, and then trimmed it up to the first crease. Worked perfectly. Additionally, unlike the Curt hitch, the Drawtite has no impact on ground clearance or approach angle. Couldnt be happier. 362990
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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: Phillip07/10/2019
Reasonably priced, arrived sooner than expected, and easy to install with some help from my grandchildren to place bolts in while holding it in position. Took a little extra time to measure for the hole in the wind dam. Should make it much easier to launch my boat with my pickup camper on. 668333
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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: Patrick06/24/2019
2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Great product so far just haven't used it yet. It fit perfectly and was easy to install with 2 people. It would save you time. So fit and finish nice. Video directions spot on. Use it. 662320
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by: Loy06/17/2019
The item bolted in well, after reading the directions. 659284
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by: Curtis06/14/2019
Perfect fit. 657885
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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: Michael06/05/2019
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Fit like it was made for my truck took longer to find my tools than to put it on . 2015 Ford super duty 653791
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by: Edwin C.05/19/2019
Chevrolet Colorado
Hitch was super easy to install. Works great, we use it to mount our e bike rack to haul our bicycles while we are towing our 5th wheel rv. We have done 2 trips fro SW Florida to Manitou Springs Colorado with it and it works GREAT. 643802
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by: Vincent M05/04/2019
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Part came quickly. Exactly what I expected. Haven't had the chance to install it yet. 637905
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by: David05/03/2019
Perfect fit. Works very well with adjustable hitch ball mount. 636965
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by: Michael C.04/30/2019
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I bought this front hitch receiver because I have a 35' trailer that I had to back into a very narrow space. Attaching the trailer to the front of the vehicle puts the steering wheels at the pivot point makes maneuvering the trailer MUCH easier! It also places the driver facing the direction of travel instead of looking in mirrors or over the shoulder while backing. I found this front hitch receiver to be a high quality, well built product. When I first attempted to install it on my 2016 Ford F-350, I found that there was a 3/8" gap (total for both sides) between the receiver brackets and the vehicle frame. I called etrailer and was told that it was acceptable to use washers to take up that space. I installed one 1/8" thick washer for the front holes and two for the rear. Installing the bolts in this thing was difficult enough. Trying to slide washers into the tiny space between the brackets and the frame seemed impossible. After some thought, I made an exact duplicate of the brackets from sheet aluminum. I applied packing tape between the steel, the aluminum and the washers to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion. I then used the same packing tape to attach the sheet aluminum and washers to the brackets with all the holes lined up. It went in like a dream, no holding, fumbling, wrestling and dropping parts. Installation of the bolts presented their own problems. I found that it was near impossible to fish the lead wire for the rear bolt through the front of the frame to the bolt hole. So, I fished hanger wire through the bolt hole out the front of the frame. I twisted a loop at the end of the lead wire and pulled it, and the bolt, through easily. Photos are attached. 635945
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by: Toby04/30/2019
As advertised, no issues, great product, excellent customer service! 635917
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by: Ken B04/30/2019
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Turned out to be a great addition to my F-350. Really helps to be able to precisely place a trailer by looking out your front windshield. East to install with great instructions. There are even YouTube videos available to show you how to do it. I’ve got many items from ETrailer and highly recommend them. Great selections and great prices. 635802
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by: Mike R.04/22/2019
As advertised easy to install its a bonus to have a front hitch Pushing my trailers into tight spots is a breeze now only wish they had a larger receiver for the bigger trailers on a one ton truck as an option. I have to have two different inserts now minor issue 634089
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by: Michael M.04/12/2019
2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I purchased this item online. The experience was good from start to finish. Order was easy to make and arrived at my door in about three days to my part of Canada. Cost delivered with the exchange rate was still 30% less than purchase would have cost at a local off road supplier. The quality and finish of the product is good and has resisted our corrosive winter driving conditions. It looks a lot better mounted below the fender than a friends unit on another F350 that is cut through the top of his fender. I have since wired the truck for an 11,500 pound receiver winch. We have used it to pull firewood logs out of the bush and as security option with the winch up front for access to a remote Lake property and Hunting Areas. We will wire in a battery at the tailgate so the winch can be installed at the back of the truck. A safer place to pull wood from. I will install one on my next truck. Mike M. 625550
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by: Ryan04/09/2019
2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Fits perfectly, easy install 619787
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by: Jack04/06/2019
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Product arrived on time, however some lock washers and nuts to assemble were missing. This was a production problem because the bag was sealed and there were no holes in it. 617918
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by: Kyle04/05/2019
Install took about an hour. I cut the air dam down in front with a dremel and then put weather mouldings around it to give it a finished appearance. A floor jack made this a pretty painless one man job. I will use it for moving a boat around and for the occasional recovery point. The instructions are easy to follow. 617643
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Mike L - 04/01/2019
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by: John03/30/2019
2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Hitch should be shipped with 2 wire bolt threaders instead of one. Hitch is about 1/2 inch too wide for my 2014 Ford F-350 single rear axle. I may go back and add some washers. About 3 hr install with all the tools. The 18 mm bolt is a oddball size. Most wrench & socket sets don’t come with this size.” 615545
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According to the hitch manufacturers, its perfectly acceptable to use washers to take up the extra space between the hitch and the frame member.
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by: tikigeorge03/29/2019
Easy install, I think better than the other brand. 615305
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by: Tyler03/04/2019
2008 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis
Fantastic hitch receiver. Four bolts, fairly easy to install, and I’ve had it now for a little over a month with no problems. I used it to mount my bike rack to the front of my truck and it’s been a game changer for me out on the road traveling the country. 610104
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by: Kenneth02/27/2019
Excellent product, easy to install 608623
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by: Alan02/22/2019
2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Exactly what I neede! Perfect fit, easy install, super quick delivery...etrailer never fails me. 607190
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by: Barry02/12/2019
2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
I bought this product to allow me to add a canoe rack to the front of my F350 when towing the 5 th wheel. The hitch is great and solved my problem easily. The installation is fool proof and can be done with limited experience and tools. Highly recommend the hitch for front mount accessories. 604411
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by: James01/27/2019
Installed great with little time and is awesome 600759
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by: Mike01/17/2019
etrailer is great! fast shipping, item arrived packaged very well. The item itself is a great front hitch. Installation took about 2 hrs by myself and the instructions were decent. etrailer also has videos of the instal that i watched prior to purchasing which helped me make an informed decision. 598190
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Ask the Experts about this Draw-Tite Front Hitch
Do you have a question about this Front Hitch?
- Front Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-350
- For your 2015 Ford F-350 the correct front hitch is the part # 65049 which is a confirmed fit. The part # 65076 is for newer versions of your truck so it would not be fit.
I attached an install video and an install pic as well.
view full answer... - Bike Rack Recommendation for the Front of an A-Frame Trailer
- First you will need a receiver on the front of the trailer if you want to use a hitch bike rack. We actually have the Bike Bunk # CC-275 but it is limited to 100 pounds total weight. Otherwise what I recommend is to use # D210 which has a receiver and ball mount platform allowing you to tow the trailer and carrier a bike rack with bikes. We also have some towing bike racks # S64675 and # S63390 you might be interested in.
If you keep the bikes on the tow vehicle then you will not be...
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Mount Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-450
- For a front hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Ford F-450 we have the Draw Tite part # 65049 which will work great as a way to mount your front hitch. Once installed the winch mount part # BDW20155 that you referenced would fit and work well to carry a Bulldog Winch like the 12k Standard Series # BDW10043.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Ford F-250
- The front mount hitch receiver I recommend for your 2013 Ford F-250 is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65049 because it is a bolt-on installation that does not require any drilling into your truck's frame and Draw-Tite's strong reputation for making high-quality trailer hitches. This hitch has a 2" receiver and will work great as a way for you to use a bike rack while you are towing your 5th wheel. I have added a link to an install of this hitch on a F-250 for you to...
view full answer... - How to Carry Kayaks on Roof of 2012 Ford F-250 Crew Cab While Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
- I think you have the right idea using a front mount hitch and the Erickson Big Bed Load Extender # EM07600-07601 on the front of your 2012 Ford F-250 Crew Cab.
For a front mount hitch I suggest using the Draw-Tite # 65049. The hitch has a vertical load capacity of 500 pounds which will be plenty for your kayaks. I've attached an install video for you too.
For a single crossbar roof rack you can use the Rhino-Rack Vortex consisting of:
59 inch Vortex Aero Crossbar # RRVA150B
2500...
view full answer... - Recommended Front Hitch Receiver for 2011 Four Winds Chateau on Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis
- For your 2011 Ford E-450 Cutaway RV frame the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 65053 is the correct front mounted hitch. This is a simple bolt on assembly that is estimated to take about 1-1/2 hours to complete. It does require trimming of an underbody panel in a couple of places which is part of that time estimate. I've attached the installation instructions and a video to assist.
The # 65049 you asked from will not fit your motorhome.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Receiver for a 2015 Ford F-350 4x4
- There are bound to be some slight differences amongst the year vehicles that Curt front receiver # C31018 fits. The truck in the video, linked for reference, is a 2012 so there have been some design changes between then and the 2015 models. But the hitch does fit the 2015 Ford F-350 4x4s.
Another option is Draw-Tite hitch # 65049. It has a different design than the Curt hitch. You can compare the installations because I have linked a video showing how the Draw-Tite hitch installs as...
view full answer... - Can Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Be Installed Higher on a 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Draw-Tite front mount trailer hitch # 65049 can only be mounted one way on a 2013 Ford F-250. The side brackets are welded on to the cross member so it will only go on one way. I have linked the instructions and a video showing installation for you.
On Curt front hitch # C31018 the side brackets bolts to the cross member. If you bolts the cross member on with the receiver on top it will exit the vehicle at a different position, just like you said. Page 3 of the instructions, linked for...
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Thor Motorhome Built on Ford E-450 Chassis
- The Front Hitch part # 65053 will fit your 2016 Thor Motorhome as it was basically built on a 2014 E-450 chassis which is what this front hitch will fit.
This hitch is different from what would fir the 2016 Ford F-450. You would need the hitch part # 65049 for that.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Comparison for a 2016 Ford F-250 4x4
- We have two options for front hitches for your 2016 Ford F-250 4x4, but I think the best is the Draw Tite part # 65049 as it has the best price by a large margin and has a much better price than the Curt competitor part # C31018.
The only advantage the Curt has is that you can flip the cross tube around so that you can have the hitch opening up higher or down lower. The Draw Tite keeps the hitch opening low. I attached a picture of what the hitch will look like once installed on a similar...
view full answer... - Front Hitch, Roof Rack and Upright Crossbar for Front of 2015 Ford F-350 for Hauling Kayaks
- We can help you set your truck up to carry kayaks at the front of your 2015 Ford F-350 with a goalpost style crossbar installed in a front hitch.
For a front hitch the Draw Tite part # 65049 would be the first part of the puzzle that is confirmed to fit your truck.
For the roof rack you wil need the part numbers # RRVA150B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK190. This will give you two crossbars for your roof that will have a 165 lb capacity. This capacity is for both bars together.
For the...
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch for 2016 Ford E-350 Cutaway Passenger Bus
- We do have a solution for you but the Draw-Tite # 65049 is not a fit for a 2016 Ford E-350 van, it fits certain models of F-Series Super Duty trucks and cab and chassis.
It sounds like you have the 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty Cutaway chassis which has been turned into a passenger bus, which you can confirm either through the paperwork you have or by calling your local Ford dealer with your VIN. If this is indeed what you have there is a custom-fit front-mount trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitches for a 2015 Ford F-250
- Curt front mount trailer hitch # C31018 only fits 4 wheel drive models of the 2015 Ford F-250. Draw-Tite front mount hitch # 65049 will fit both 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive models (minor fascia trimming required for installation on 4 wheel drive models). I have included links to the instructions for each and a link to a video showing installation for the Draw-Tite hitch.
view full answer... - Recommended Bike Rack and Front Mount Trailer Hitch on 2014 Ford F-250
- When it comes to a bike rack with sufficient clearance to be used with the Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, like # 65049, on your 2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty, I recommend taking a look at the Let's Go Aero BikeWing-2 Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack, # B01311. This carrier holds multiple styles of bike frames and is adjustable to fit both adult and child sized bikes.
We had the opportunity to install the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 65049, on a 2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty...
view full answer... - Will Installing a Front Mount Trailer Hitch and Carrying a Load Restrict Airflow, 2011 Ford F-250
- The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 65049, will fit the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat. I have included links to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for reference. A cooler would have to be pretty large to effectively block enough airflow to make a significant change on the cooling of the truck. Even with something mounting in the front, there will still be some airflow, restricted as it might be. The temperature will be most affected when...
view full answer... - Front Hitch for 2008 Ford F-250 To Use a Load Extender
- For your 2008 Ford F-250, I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 65049. I've included a video of our installation team putting this hitch onto a 2008 Ford F-250 so you can get familiar with the installation process. I've also added a link to our installation guide to help your install go as smoothly as possible.
If you choose to install the Yakima LongArm, part # Y01149, remember that when using it in the front hitch you'll need to have the height adapter,...
view full answer... - Would Draw Tite Hitch part # 65049 Fit a 2013 Ford F-250 4 Wheel Drive
- I am not sure who told you the Draw Tite hitch part # 65049 was not a fit, but I checked with Draw Tite and they confirm it as a fit for your truck so it would work well for you.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch and Motorcycle Carrier for a 2008 Ford F-350 4WD
- For a front hitch for your 2008 Ford F-350 the Draw Tite hitch part # 65049 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit and would work well for you.
To carry a 350 lb motorcycle would only require a carrier designed for the weight of it. The # UF48-979033 would be a great option for this as it is small, lightweight, and has a 400 lb capacity.
You would need to be aware that your motorcycle is potentially going to block air flow to the radiator and block headlights.
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Motorcycle Carrier Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-350
- The highest capacity front hitch we offer for your 2015 Ford F-350 is the part # 65049 that has a vertical pull rating of 500 lbs.
The best solution I could provide for you would be the motorcycle carrier part # UF48-979033 that has a 600 lb capacity and has a shipping weight of 65 lbs. When out of the packaging it should be right at 60 lbs, but for safety's sake you could load the ramp of the carrier in the bed of your truck to save weight from the front hitch. This would be your setup...
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Ford F-450 4x4
- Yes, Draw-Tite front mount receiver # 65049 will fit your 2008 Ford F-450 4x4. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Receiver for a 2015 Ford F-350 with Snow Plow
- Front mount receiver # 65022 is not a fit for your 2015 Ford F-350. I have listed # 65049 for 2- or 4-wheel drive models or # C31018 for 4-wheel drive models only.
The only issue that you might run into is interference between the plow and the front mount hitch. The front mount hitch bolts to the truck frame, see the video I have linked. If the plow is attached in the same way then the hitch cannot be installed.
view full answer... - Carrying a Canoe While Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2015 Ford F-350 Crew Cab
- Other than the front mount hitch for your 2015 Ford F-350 such as # 65049 you will also need at least a single roof rack bar and a carrier of some kind to hold the canoe. This would be in addition to a support used in the front mount hitch.
For a single roof rack bar you could save some money and use the Darby Turbo rack # DTA968. It uses a strap that runs through the interior of the vehicle to secure to the roof. Otherwise I recommend a regular roof rack with 2 crossbars for more support...
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Motorcycle Carrier for Ford F-350
- For your 2008 Ford F-350 we have the Draw Tite hitch part # 65049 which is a confirmed fit and has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs.
The motorcycle carrier we offer that would work best is the Ultra Fab part # UF48-979033. Reason being it weighs less than the capacity you have left over from the weight of your motorcycle and it has a 500 lb capacity plus a ramp.
view full answer... - Is Bumper Trimming Required to Install a Front Mount Receiver on a 2015 Ford F-250
- The Curt front mount hitch # C31018 should only require fascia trimming if it is installed in the "rise" position. There are 2 ways this hitch can be installed and the receiver will either be below the front fascia or exit higher up. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
The Draw-Tite hitch, # 65049, only requires fascia trimming if the truck is a 4-wheel drive model. I have linked instructions for this hitch as well.
view full answer... - How Much Fascia Trimming With Installation of Curt Front Hitch # C31008 On 2010 Ford F250 Super Duty
- I am including a link to a video of the installation of a Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver by Draw-Tite # 65049, on a 2009 Ford F-250. This is the same install as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C31008, that you are asking about.
It shows the minor fascia trim being done, but the black piece of fascia that is trimmed is not apparently on every vehicle. It just depends on what trim package your vehicle came with from the factory.
I am including a link to...
view full answer... - Removing Air Dam to Install Draw-Tite # 65049 Front Mounted Receiver Hitch on 2012 Ford F350
- To install the Draw-Tite # 65049 on your 2012 F350, the front air dam under the bumper does indeed need to be removed temporarily. Once the hitch is in place, a hole is cut in the air dam that allows the receiver opening to pass through, then the air dam is replaced.
I've linked you to a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2012 F250. The procedure on your F350 would be very similar.
view full answer... - Will Front Mount Hitch Fit 2011 Ford F-350 That Has Snow Plow Package And Oil Coolers Installed
- I did some research on your 2011 Ford F-350. I was unable to find the snow plow package and what is included with it on your truck.
I have attached the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite Front Hitch, part # 65049 you can check out. You will want to check the mounting locations in the instructions for the trailer hitch to see if it will interfere with the snow plow package or oil and transmission coolers you have installed. I have also attached a link to an installation video...
view full answer... - Availability of Front-Mount Hitch for 2008 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis
- We offer two front-mount hitches for your 2008 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis that can be seen using the link provided. Both the Curt # C31008 and the Draw-Tite # 65049 feature the same 500-lb vertical load and 9000-lb pull capacities and both install without drilling or welding using included hardware. Both will require some trimming of the vehicle's front fascia.
I have linked you to the written instructions for both hitches as well as to a video showing the Draw-Tite being installed on...
view full answer... - Compatible Tonneau Cover and Kayak Carrier for 2016 Ford F-250 Towing Grand Design Fifth Wheel
- I would be happy to help accommodate what you are looking to do, and let's start at the front of your 2016 Ford F-250 and work back.
First you are going to need Front Mount Hitch # 65049 and the Thule GoalPost # TH997 along with a roof rack, the Rhino Rack # RRRS486B, which looks like an OEM rack and has an aero design for reduced wind nose. You would then want to add a pair of the Rhino-Rack Pads with Tie-Downs # RRRWP03, and if you needed additional tie-downs I recommend checking...
view full answer... - Can Front-Mount Hitch Be Installed On 2011 Ford F-150 4x4 With Grille Guard Installed
- I did some research and found instructions for installing the RanchHand Legend Grille Guard on your 2011 F-250 4x4. You can check out the attached photo that shows where a front hitch is mounted on a Ford F-250. You may find that the bottom bar on your grille guard interferes with being able to install a front mount trailer hitch like part # 65049.
I have attached the installation instructions for the 65049 you can take a look at. The instructions do note which frame holes are to be...
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