Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 1999 Ford E-450 Ambulance

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I am looking for a hitch setup to be installed on a 1999 Ford E450 Cutaway van that is currently built as an ambulance. I plan to use the trailer to pull a 2 motorcycle trailer that weighs about 2500lbs trailer+motorcycles. Please suggest a hitch for this vehicle.

asked by: Prakash K

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1999 E-450 Ambulance
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Expert Reply:

Hey Parakesh, there aren't going to be any custom options but what you can do is use something like # 41990 which has a 16k capacity. This option would require it to be welded on and would also require either the 7" drop brackets # 4907 or the 16" brackets # 4916.

If there is something else I can help you with, please feel free to let me know!

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Prakash

2/28/2025

Can you please remove the pictures from that page? The plates belong to the previous owner and I am not sure he might be happy if he finds them posted online.

Bryce D.

3/3/2025

@Prakash No problem, got the one with his plate pulled down.

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