Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria for Towing 2,600 lb Boat Trailer

Published 05/04/2018

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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$231.94

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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$240.08

Question:

OKay, I was told that a class I hitch will not be able to tow a 2600 lb boat. If I keep the hitch, Can it be welded or material added to it to make it strong enough to tow this boat? Are the class I , II, III hitches made out of the same materials and its just a matter of more welding?

asked by: MICHAEL M

Expert Reply:

There isn't a way we can recommend you reinforce a Class I hitch so that it's capacities increase. Only solution we have for your 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be a higher capacity hitch.

Ideally you'd go with a Class III like the Curt part # 13707 which has more than enough capacity, but a Class II like the Curt # C12130 also has enough capacity for your 2,600 lb boat as it has a 3,500 lb trailer capacity.

For trailer wiring you'd then want the Hopkins kit part # HM11140504 which is a confirmed custom fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C