Does Spare Tire have to be Relocated on 1997 Ford Econoline Conversion Van to Install Trailer Hitch

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ive got a 97 conversion econoline that has the spare mounted underneath will this hich work for me or will i have to remount the spare on the door to have a hitch?

asked by: Georgia

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I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he stated that on trailer hitch # 75703 the spare tire will not have to be relocated to install the hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video from when we installed the hitch on a 1994 Ford van for you.

You will have to lower the spare tire to install the hitch but once the hitch is in place you replace the spare tire under the van.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Hey Derrick love the email address! The best hitch for your 1992 Ford E-250 is the Curt item #14053. This hitch is custom fit and as requested bolts to your van with included hardware. It is a class IV hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 10,000…

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Answer 2

Michelle, it does not look like Reese makes a trailer hitch for your '97 Ford Van, unfortunately. Instead, I'd suggest going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #14053. Curt makes great products so I'm fairly confident this will work…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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