Trailer Hitch Option For Winnebago Fuse

Updated 08/21/2024 | Published 08/16/2024

Question:

I have a 2017 Winnebago Fuse 23T. It came with a Class I Hitch. I want to upgrade the hitch to a Class II or III so I can flat tow a small car 3000 pounds. I have talked to several people at Ford, Winnebago, etrailers over the phone, and Curt. I have had no luck. Based on the recommendation from someone at etrailer, I purchased a Class II hitch and took it to a fabricator. He said he could not install the hitch because holes did not line up and he did not want to accept the liability for welding to the vehicle. I returned the hitch. My Fuse is on A 2016 Ford Transit Chassis and the Owners Manual indicates the fuse can tow up to 5000 pounds. Can you assist me in locating a compatible hitch for my RV? Thank you.

asked by: Arthur H

Expert Reply:

Hello Arthur,

There isn't anything specifically made for your Winnebago Fuse or Ford Transit chassis, so the only thing you can do is put on a universal weld-on hitch. I recommend taking a look at the Curt # 15903 which gets welded onto frames up to 60 inches wide and provides a drop from the frame of 11-1/2 inches.

You'll need to measure to see if that'll work for you, and if not I have added a link below to our entire selection of weld-on hitches.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Arthur H.

8/20/2024

Thank you. I was told that I could remove the 1.25" receiver from the frame and weld a 2" receiver as a replacement and it would increase the towing capacity to a Class 2 hitch. Because I want to tow a small (2500-3000 pound) car, I was informed there would be minimal tongue stress and would allow safe towing of a vehicle. Can you confirm this? Sincerely, Art