Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2024 Forest River 2401B MBS

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Will the EcoHitch 306-X7352 front mount hitch fit a 2024, Forest River, Forester 2401B MBS? Thanks.

asked by: Rodney G

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Expert Reply:

Rodney, it does not look like the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7904 is going to work with your 2024 Forest River Forester 2401B MBS.

It look like this motorhome was built on the Mercedes-Benz 3500 chassis and has a 170" wheelbase, so you are going to need to use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75549 instead. This will work with the 170" wheelbase and a standard factory bumper, but if you have an the factory step bumper then you can use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75601.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Rodney G.

8/7/2024

Bryce, It is a motorhome built on the Mercedes Benz 2500 chassis. I need a trailer hitch to go on the front of the motorhome. Your information that I need a Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75549 does not state it is a front mount. Can you confirm this or what hitch I need to mount on the front. Thanks for your help. Regards, Rodney

Bryce D.

8/8/2024

@RodneyG Yeah Rodney that is a rear hitch, so for a front hitch your only real option is to use the Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets with 10.865" Drop # 15902 which is a universal hitch that would need to be welded onto your frame.

Rodney G.

8/8/2024

@BryceD Thanks for your reply. I do not really want a welded hitch on front. I looked at the pictures and the brackets have to be welded onto the frame and receiver cross bar also. I'm only looking for a hitch to carry a bike carrier and two bikes. Really don't need a class V. Could get by with a class II. Thanks for your help. Regards, Rodney

Bryce D.

8/9/2024

@RodneyG Anytime, Rodney.

Answer 1

Hey Rick, thanks for reaching out! The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75549 fits with the standard bumper on your 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The only alternative would be the factory step bumper, which works with the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 2

Hi Travis; what you linked was a rear step. I don't have a way to know if the #75549 (for standard bumper) or #75601 (for step bumper) will fit with that FVCO step. The step looks like it fits a standard bumper so I suppose it is possible, but…

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Answer 3

To attach your 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500's factory 7-way to the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #75549 you will want to use the Mounting Bracket for 7-Way item #18138. To attach it to the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13388 you…

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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

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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

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Answer 9

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 10

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Answer 11

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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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